I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Google (Council Bluffs, IA) in Feb 2014
Interview
The interview for this position wasn't too bad. They start with a phone interview, which is basic and just checking to see if you know your basic stuff. The panel interview is one of the most relaxed interviews I've ever been in. I noticed if you didn't quite know the answer to a question, they appreciate it if admit you don't know, but attempt to answer the question anyway giving an educated guess. The panel members were very welcoming and didn't seem to be judging and intimidating like many interviews can be.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Most of the questions are technical in nature. I was expecting this because colleagues had told me beforehand, but they ask many personality based questions to gear what kind of person you are. You will likely be culled if you don't fit their culture, which can include many aspects of geek culture (comic books, movies, video games, etc).
