Google Engineering Manager (Junior Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Engineering Manager
Google
Junior
6 rounds
Updated 2/17/2026
Google's Engineering Manager interview process for Junior Level candidates typically consists of a recruiter screening phase followed by technical phone screens and an onsite loop. The process evaluates technical depth, management aptitude, leadership potential, system design thinking, and cultural fit (Googleyness). Junior-level EM candidates are expected to demonstrate solid technical fundamentals, emerging leadership capability, and the ability to manage small teams while maintaining hands-on technical contributions.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - System Architecture & Scalability
60 min4 focus topicssystem design
3
Technical Phone Screen - Technical Leadership and Problem-Solving
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview - Behavioral and Leadership
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Onsite Interview - Technical Deep Dive with Management Context
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Interview - Team Leadership and Management Vision
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral