Google CIO (Chief Information Officer) - Staff Level Interview Preparation Guide
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Google
Staff
9 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Google's interview process for Staff-level roles typically spans 1-2 months and includes a recruiter screening call, 2-3 technical/behavioral phone screens, and 5-7 onsite interview rounds. For IT leadership roles like CIO, expect evaluation across IT operations, security/compliance, strategic planning, system architecture, enterprise solutions, digital transformation, and leadership capabilities. Each round focuses on different competency areas with multiple interviewers assessing depth of expertise, leadership maturity, and cultural alignment.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
25 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: IT Operations & Infrastructure
55 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: IT Strategy & Leadership
55 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
4
Onsite Interview Round 1: IT Security & Compliance
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Interview Round 2: Enterprise System Architecture & Design
45 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Interview Round 3: Enterprise Solutions & Modern Technology Evaluation
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Interview Round 4: Digital Transformation & Innovation
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Interview Round 5: Leadership, Culture & Team Excellence
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
9
Onsite Interview Round 6: Google Culture, Values & Fit
45 min5 focus topicsculture fit