Google Senior Data Engineer Interview Preparation Guide
Data Engineer
Google
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Google's Data Engineer interview process for Senior level candidates consists of a recruiter screening call followed by a technical phone screen and 4-5 onsite interview rounds. Each round is 45-60 minutes and evaluates different competencies including system design, SQL proficiency, coding ability, and cultural alignment. The process emphasizes real-world problem-solving, scalability thinking, and hands-on technical expertise with Google Cloud Platform services.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: Data Architecture and System Design
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 2: SQL and Data Analysis
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3: Coding and Problem-Solving
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral and Cultural Alignment
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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