google | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Fail
Difficulty: Average
Interview Process
The interview process consisted of two main rounds. The first round was a technical phone interview where the interviewer did not introduce themselves and asked the candidate to introduce themselves instead. After the introduction, the interviewer asked the candidate to design a fraud detection system, covering topics such as cold start and imbalanced data. The candidate later learned from HR that this question was part of the ranking system’s question bank. The second round was an on-site interview focusing on behavioral questions, including questions about conflict resolution, past failures, and proud projects.
Technical Questions
- Design a fraud detection system (System Design, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection)
- Behavioral Interview Questions (Behavioral Interview, Communication, Teamwork)
Tips & Insights
Be prepared for both technical and behavioral questions. Understanding the role’s focus areas can help clarify the expectations during the interview.