Google Engineering Manager Interview Preparation Guide - Senior Level

Google's senior-level engineering manager interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screening, followed by 1-2 phone-based technical rounds, and a comprehensive onsite loop (5-7 rounds) conducted over one full day or split across multiple sessions. The process evaluates technical depth, system design capability, coding proficiency, behavioral alignment with Google culture (Googleyness), team leadership, and strategic thinking. Rounds mix individual contributor skills (coding, system design) with manager-specific competencies (mentorship, organizational impact, decision-making under ambiguity).