Google Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Junior Level Interview Preparation Guide
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Google
Junior
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Google's interview process for this role follows a 7-step approach spanning 1-2 months: resume screen, recruiter screening call, multiple phone screens with technical and behavioral components, onsite interview loops with 4-6 back-to-back rounds, hiring committee review, team matching, and salary negotiation. Each phase evaluates specific competencies aligned with IT leadership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
25 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Phone Screen 1: IT Operations and Strategy
55 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Screen 2: Digital Transformation and IT Leadership
55 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview 1: IT Strategy and Business Alignment
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Interview 2: IT Operations and Infrastructure
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Interview 3: Security, Compliance, and Risk
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Interview 4: IT Leadership and People Management
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Interview 5: Case Study and Strategic Problem-Solving
45 min4 focus topicscase study