I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google in Mar 2022
Interview
The recruiter contacted me and scheduled a date. After that, I received an information email from the HR department. On the interview date, the interviewer connected me through Google meet. And used google docs to communicate with the interviewer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Used Google docs and Google meets during the interview. The interviewer asked about regression, Testing, and training. After this, the interviewer asked to code sorting numbers and print them. The next problem was drawing a histogram.
The standard interview process starts with resume screening, followed by initial phone screening, technical and behavioral rounds, a final leadership interview, and ends with reference checks and a job offer.
In the technical round, I faced a challenging A/B testing question regarding YouTube thumbnails that pushed my analytical skills. I was also asked to discuss metrics for evaluating user engagement, which had me thinking on my feet. The behavioral section was tough, but I found the principles I studied on PracHub to be incredibly relevant. The overall experience was intense and demanding, yet I received an offer in the end. Ultimately, I decided to decline, as I felt it wasn't the right fit for my career goals.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design an A/B test to evaluate the impact of a new YouTube homepage thumbnail design on user watch time. How would you choose the success metric, sample size, and handle novelty effects?
It was all good, the interviewer was very nice. Technical questions were a bit challenging but overall it was good. The hiring manager was looking for some hands on experience