Senior Network Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - Google
Network Engineer
Google
Senior
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Google's interview process for Senior Network Engineer typically includes an initial recruiter screening, technical phone screens focused on networking fundamentals and troubleshooting, followed by 4-5 onsite rounds covering network architecture design, infrastructure troubleshooting, Google-specific infrastructure knowledge, and behavioral/culture fit assessment. The process emphasizes both deep technical expertise and alignment with Google's values of collaboration, bias to action, and comfort with ambiguity.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: Networking Fundamentals and Protocol Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: Network Design and Troubleshooting at Scale
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1: Network Architecture Design Interview
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Round 2: Network Operations and Troubleshooting
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: Google Infrastructure and Cloud Networking
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4: Google Behavioral and Culture Fit Interview
45 min6 focus topicsbehavioral