Google Software Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - Junior Level (1-2 years)

Google's interview process for junior-level software engineers comprises a comprehensive 7-stage evaluation spanning 4-8 weeks. The process begins with a recruiter screen, progresses through an online coding assessment to filter for technical fundamentals, advances to a technical phone screen interview, and culminates in four on-site interview rounds. These on-site rounds consist of two technical coding interviews focusing on data structures and algorithms, one behavioral interview assessing cultural fit and collaboration skills, and one additional technical interview for comprehensive evaluation. Google's approach is structured yet deliberately challenging, designed to identify junior engineers with strong fundamentals, problem-solving ability, communication skills, and cultural alignment with Google values.