Security Architect (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide for Google
Security Architect
Google
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Google's Security Architect interview process for Staff level typically consists of a recruiter screening, a technical phone screen to assess foundational security architecture knowledge, and 5 onsite rounds spanning technical architecture design, risk and threat assessment, security strategy and compliance expertise, cross-functional leadership, and culture fit evaluation. The process emphasizes architectural thinking, strategic security vision, risk management across complex systems, and the ability to influence and guide security decisions across multiple teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Security Architecture Design Onsite Round
90 min4 focus topicssystem design
4
Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling Onsite Round
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Security Strategy and Standards Onsite Round
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration Onsite Round
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Culture Fit and Leadership Panel Onsite Round
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral