Hi, I live in Berlin and applied for google. Now I just cleared my google screening and they said they would like to call me to the nearest google tech office which is either Zurich or Munich. I was wondering if there is any difference in interviewing at any location. My feeling was that most of the people work in zurich so the quality of people in munich might be less comparatively, but it could easily be the other way round. Does anyone has any experience regarding the same? Is there any difference in interviewing at any location? Also will there be any system design interview? I have around 6 yoe.
The interview level is the same everywhere. Regarding system design: ask your recruiter which level you’re applying for. L4+ will contain one or two SD. L3 algorithms only. Best of luck on your interview!
The bar is supposed to be same everywhere. No system design at entry level (L3). But there should be a new behavioural "googleyness & leadership" interview at all levels now
It’s hard to say but if I were you, I’d go to Munich. The process is the same but Munich office is smaller. I assume that interviewers might be less knowledgeable.
Yeah even I thought the same. But then again it might be the case that as the office is smaller, everyone needs to be really good!
Yeah it depends on luck I guess. Still, I’d choose Munich.