Solution Architect applicants have rated the interview process at Google with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Solution Architect roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Google overall takes an average of 38 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Google as a Solution Architect according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 50%
Skills test: 50%
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The interview process was very well-structured and professional. The interviewers were patient and created a comfortable environment, which made it easier to communicate my thoughts clearly.
Each round was thoughtfully designed, with a good balance between technical depth and real-world problem solving. I especially appreciated how the interviewers guided the discussion when needed, offering subtle hints that helped me better articulate my approach rather than simply evaluating answers.
The conversations felt more like collaborative problem-solving sessions than strict interviews, which reflects a strong engineering culture. Overall, it was a positive experience and gave me a good impression of the team and the company.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google (London, England) in Feb 2023
Interview
There were 2 stages. Both back-to-back and 1hr interviews each. the questions were competency-based and scenario-based. They want you to think out loud. Really enjoyed the interview process and within the interview you will get a feel of the culture from the team side also
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
you are a company's marketing director and want to create a shoe for a male demographic. How would you go about the strategy?
Applied after referral. Well organized interview process, with lots of details for each step and prep sessions around how interviews will be conducted.
Technical interviewer was patient and clear. System design interviewer was thorough and precise.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you design a prototype to answer questions on financial documents?