I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Ciudad de Mexico) in Jun 2025
Interview
The technical interview problems were very LeetCode-style, focusing on algorithms and data structures. The challenges could be solved using SQL or Python, but I was given the option to choose between Python or R for my implementation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The problems were related to grouping data or selecting specific fields/columns from a table or dataframe. also merge and join. pandas.
The standard interview process starts with resume screening, followed by initial phone screening, technical and behavioral rounds, a final leadership interview, and ends with reference checks and a job offer.
In the technical round, I faced a challenging A/B testing question regarding YouTube thumbnails that pushed my analytical skills. I was also asked to discuss metrics for evaluating user engagement, which had me thinking on my feet. The behavioral section was tough, but I found the principles I studied on PracHub to be incredibly relevant. The overall experience was intense and demanding, yet I received an offer in the end. Ultimately, I decided to decline, as I felt it wasn't the right fit for my career goals.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design an A/B test to evaluate the impact of a new YouTube homepage thumbnail design on user watch time. How would you choose the success metric, sample size, and handle novelty effects?
It was all good, the interviewer was very nice. Technical questions were a bit challenging but overall it was good. The hiring manager was looking for some hands on experience