Google Engineering Manager Interview Preparation Guide - Senior Level
Engineering Manager
Google
Senior
8 rounds
Updated 2/17/2026
Google's senior-level engineering manager interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screening, followed by 1-2 phone-based technical rounds, and a comprehensive onsite loop (5-7 rounds) conducted over one full day or split across multiple sessions. The process evaluates technical depth, system design capability, coding proficiency, behavioral alignment with Google culture (Googleyness), team leadership, and strategic thinking. Rounds mix individual contributor skills (coding, system design) with manager-specific competencies (mentorship, organizational impact, decision-making under ambiguity).
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: Coding and Problem Solving
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: System Design and Scalability
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1: System Design - Deep Dive
60 min4 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Round 2: Coding Under Pressure
45 min3 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: Behavioral and Googleyness
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Round 4: Technical Leadership and Vision
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
8
Onsite Round 5: Management and Organizational Impact
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral