Google Security Architect Interview Preparation Guide - Senior Level
Security Architect
Google
Senior
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Google's interview process for senior-level security roles typically begins with a recruiter screening call followed by 2 technical phone screens covering security fundamentals and architectural design. Candidates who advance participate in a 5-6 round onsite (or virtual onsite) loop that assesses technical depth in security architecture, threat modeling, cloud security, system design thinking, compliance knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration. The process emphasizes designing secure systems from first principles, understanding tradeoffs, and demonstrating strategic security thinking.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen 1: Security Fundamentals & Architecture Principles
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Screen 2: Security Architecture Design
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1: Security Architecture Deep Dive
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2: Threat Modeling, Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategy
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: Cloud Security & GCP-Specific Architecture
90 min6 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4: Security Compliance, Governance & Auditing
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
8
Onsite Round 5: Leadership, Communication & Strategic Thinking
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral