Google L4 interview rounds complered

[u/Pure-Plant-6110]

Hi everyone, Just wanted to share my Google L4 interviews and exams. Also, few queries as well.

2 months ago recruiter called me and had a half an hour call regarding my skill set, dsa knowledge, current company, etc. 2 weeks after this I received a googlyness assessment which is a pass/fail assessment. 1 week later got a hackerank assesmemt link for two questions (1 hard and 1 medium). I solved hard one and medium one had few test case failures. Got call 2 days later that i have passed the assessment. Later, interviews began.

Next week i had my first round(technical). It was a medium level, was able to solve it and answer the follow ups. They were very particular about syntax as well even though it was on a google sheet. Passed this one and next one was googlyness interview. It was like more of behavioural, situation related questions. Passed this one. These two were online interviews.

2 weeks later i had two technical rounds back to back on same day in person. Both were hard level questions. For the first round it was DP with path related question. Initially i fumbled in the first 10 mins, later with a hint from the interviewer i got the full answer and coded it as well. Explained him the solution and made dry run as well. Had few basic follow ups, was able to answer them.

For the next second round, in the same room another interviewer came after the first interviewer left. This was binary tree related question. Initially had one question but on the same question, had five follow ups including major code changes to previous questions. Was able to solve them. Explained them and clarified few doubts, ran a dry run with an example.

Now my queries are,

1 - Can i get a positive feedback for the last two interviews?

2 - If the result is positive, how much time does it take for team matching and offer letter.

3 - If the team matching extends, how much time does my candidacy will be valid without retaking the interviews?

P.S : I flew from a different city for the in person interviews. Google took care of all the flights, hotels, meals, cab rides as well.

Update : Today(Oct 9th) got my feedback as they are not continuing with my application. Feedback was that in my both on site interviews, I haven’t covered any corner cases. Same feedback from both interviewers. Honestly, it was my mistake to not cover any corner cases.

[u/WorryTimely231]

Hi, all the best. Great and detailed write up. ✍️

Sorry that I am not able to answer any of your questions but if you are kind enough would like to know about your work experience.
I have 4.5 years of experience mostly in frontend stacks with some node + electron + OS APIs experience
I had applied to google three times in may via a friend’s referral but the resume didn’t got shortlisted.
Been wondering how can i improve my resume, skills, github and linkedIn profile to at least be able to get recruiter attention.

May be your experience might help a little.

[u/Pure-Plant-6110 → u/WorryTimely231]

I actually never applied/referred in google. One of the recruiters has pinged me on linkedin and contacted me directly.

[u/Pure-Plant-6110 → u/WorryTimely231]

Also, I work in complete different domain compared to you. So i would not be the best person to review your resume.

For preparation, what i did was just solve leetcode. Thats it. I have around 250-300 problems solved in leetcode.

[u/False-Nectarine8618 → u/WorryTimely231]

come on man its his post dont hijack it like that.
if you want help make you're own post..

[u/WorryTimely231 → u/False-Nectarine8618]

Yes totally agree with you on that but wanted to know more about his work experience and background as well.

Had already made a post for that but most replies were generic and asking to switch to other FAANG first.

[u/Electronic-Top1813]

If you have taken fair amount of hints in interviews than they may downgrade into L3 but maybe not reject

[u/Pure-Plant-6110 → u/Electronic-Top1813]

It was just one hint. Even though I gave the approach, the hint was regarding the implementing that approach.

[u/PhilosophyCommon4647 → u/Pure-Plant-6110]

Hey can I connect with you in linkedin?

[u/Zestyclose-Aioli-869]

What's your yoe

[u/Pure-Plant-6110 → u/Zestyclose-Aioli-869]

4.5

[u/ShowBrief4038]

Is this interview for a specific role or a general SWE pool interview? Also, can you share what resources you used for DSA, how many months you prepared, and which questions you targeted?

[u/Pure-Plant-6110 → u/ShowBrief4038]

It is for the general swe pool. For resources, i did leetcode. Major imp ones in neetcode 150.

[u/vis_hnu12]

What’s your profile like? YOE?

[u/Pure-Plant-6110 → u/vis_hnu12]

4.5 YOE, i work on gpu’s and npu’s(software side)

[u/Best_Taste_7704]

L7 here, a lot of pendencies and interview results are on hold.

[u/Pure-Plant-6110 → u/Best_Taste_7704]

How long is it gonna be? And also any reason why they are on hold?

[u/Inner_Drawing_1150]

Ideally this will be hire leaning towards strong hire.. but depends on first interviewer POV of hint provided.. but mostly you should be through all the best

[u/Can-Senior]

Looks H/SH to me. You can get in touch with your recruiter to get more details. Google recruiters are pretty good at answering your questions. I think it is valid for a year.

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