Google Backend Developer (Junior Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Backend Developer
Google
Junior
8 rounds
Updated 2/18/2026
Google's backend developer interview process for junior-level candidates typically consists of a recruiter screening call, followed by 1-2 technical phone screens, and 4-5 onsite interview rounds. The process evaluates coding proficiency, system design thinking (at an introductory level), infrastructure knowledge, and cultural fit. Candidates should prepare for problems involving data structures, algorithms, API design, database fundamentals, and basic distributed systems concepts.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Coding
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Backend Fundamentals
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1 - Coding Round
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2 - System Design (Junior Level)
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 3 - Backend Domain Expertise
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4 - Behavioral (Google Culture Fit)
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5 - Technical Depth / Manager Round
60 min5 focus topicstechnical