Google - Frontend Engineer
Overview
The interview process consisted of a phone screen and four virtual onsite interviews focusing on JavaScript, frontend system design, algorithms, and behavioral questions.
Interview Location/Type:
Remote
Interview Process
Technical Phone Screen
Duration: 45 minutesInitial technical assessment focusing on JavaScript fundamentals and DOM manipulation.
Implement a debounce function in JavaScript
Frontend Coding Interview
Duration: 60 minutesFocused on implementing UI components and addressing browser compatibility and performance issues.
Implement an autocomplete component from scratch
Frontend System Design
Duration: 45 minutesFocused on designing frontend architecture for web applications.
Design a photo gallery application with infinite scrolling and image optimization
Behavioral Interview
Duration: 45 minutesQuestions about past experiences, teamwork, and problem-solving approach.
Tell me about a time you improved the performance of a web application
Preparation Notes
Focus on JavaScript fundamentals, DOM manipulation, frontend system design, and performance optimization. Be prepared to write clean, maintainable code with proper error handling and edge cases.
Interview Tips
- Practice implementing UI components from scratch
- Review React internals and performance optimization techniques
- Study browser rendering pipeline and critical rendering path
- Prepare examples of technical challenges you've overcome
- Be familiar with accessibility best practices
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