Google Staff-Level Privacy Officer Interview Preparation Guide
Privacy Officer
Google
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
The interview process for a Staff-level Privacy Officer at a major technology company typically consists of an initial recruiter screening, followed by 1-2 technical phone rounds assessing privacy expertise and case study problem-solving, and 5-6 onsite rounds evaluating domain mastery, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, breach response capabilities, and cultural fit. At the Staff level, interviewers assess your ability to drive privacy strategy across multiple teams, mentor others, and influence organizational direction while maintaining hands-on expertise.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen: Privacy Regulations and Compliance Framework
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Screen: Privacy Case Study and Strategic Problem-Solving
55 min4 focus topicscase study
4
Onsite Round 1: Privacy Policy Development and Data Governance
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Onsite Round 2: Privacy Impact Assessment and Risk Management
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Onsite Round 3: Breach Response and Incident Management
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Round 4: Stakeholder Management and Privacy Leadership
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5: Privacy Strategy and Organizational Vision
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral