Google Senior Technical Writer Interview Preparation Guide
Technical Writer
Google
Senior
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Google's interview process for Technical Writers typically follows a structured progression beginning with recruiter screening, followed by phone interviews to assess writing fundamentals and communication skills, and concluding with multiple onsite rounds evaluating technical depth, collaboration, documentation expertise, and culture fit. For Senior-level Technical Writers, the process emphasizes domain expertise, project ownership, mentorship capability, and strategic thinking about documentation systems and user needs.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Information Architecture and Systems Thinking
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1 - Documentation Project Deep-Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2 - Technical Writing Practice and Real-Time Problem Solving
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3 - Documentation Strategy and Industry Knowledge
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4 - Behavioral and Team Fit
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral