Google SDE 1 interview questions

Recruiter Call (30 mins): General discussion about background, past projects, and expectations from the role. Recruiter also explained the process and timeline. Technical Phone Screen (45 mins): Conducted over Google Meet with a shared coding pad. The interviewer asked a medium-level data structures/algorithms problem and focused on how I explained my approach rather than just the final code. Onsite / Virtual Interviews (3 rounds, ~45 mins each): Round 1: Coding + problem-solving (arrays/strings). Round 2: Data structures + algorithms (hash maps, trees). Round 3: Behavioral + system design-lite (scenarios about working in a team, plus designing a simple service like a URL shortener).