I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Google Cloud (Mountain View, CA) in Jan 2026
Interview
Initiatl recruiter screen, then a PM phone round focused on product sense and execution. Onsite was 5 rounds - there was a product design round (very open ended), a strategy heavy round focused on tradeoffs and long-term thinking, an analytical round around metrics and decision-making, and a technical collaboration round to see how you think with engineers. One round was behavioral/googlyness. Also had a “creative” thinking ques in between asking about futuristic tech lol. I think the ques were intentionally vague and you’re expected to drive the conversation, ask clarifying ques, and explain your thoughts aloud. prepped through reddit, stellar peers, lewis lin, and a few mock interviews on prepfully. a little tough process I’d say but very engaging and rewarding if you make it.
Went straight to the on-site with a strong referral. Questions were specific to Enterprise AI, with some focus on APIs specifically. Interviewers were friendly and approachable. Used a Google Doc during live interviews to organize my thoughts. Good experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you consider whether to offer other models (besides Gemini) on Cloud?
. Application & Screening
What happens: You submit your resume and cover letter via a job portal. An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or a recruiter scans for keywords and basic qualifications (experience, skills, education).
Goal: To filter out unqualified applicants and create a longlist of potential candidates.
2. Initial Contact & Scheduling (Phone/Email)
What happens: A recruiter or HR coordinator contacts you (usually by email or phone) to schedule the first interview. This confirms your interest and availability.
3. The First-Round Interview(s)
Format: Often a phone screen (20-30 mins) or a video call with a recruiter or HR.
Focus: Verifying resume details, discussing salary expectations, work authorization, and assessing basic cultural fit and motivation (“Why are you interested in this role/company?”).
Goal: To further narrow the candidate pool before passing them to the hiring team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a campaign you owned from start to finish. What was the goal, what did you do, and how did you measure success?
