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Google Software Engineer Behavioral Interview

Behavioral and collaboration questions for Google SWE interviews 2026. Focus on Googleyness, teamwork, leadership without authority, and communication skills.

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Q1Problem Solving

Tell me about a time when you had to come up with a creative solution to solve a difficult technical problem.

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Q2Leadership

Describe a time you led a team through a challenging technical project. What was your approach?

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Q3Adaptability

Tell me about a time you had to work on a project with significant ambiguity. How did you navigate the uncertainty?

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Q4Teamwork

Describe a situation where you had to work closely with someone whose working style was very different from yours.

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Q5Problem Solving

Tell me about a time you created something from nothing. How did you approach building it?

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Q6Conflict Resolution

Describe a time when you disagreed with a technical decision made by your team. How did you handle it?

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Q7Leadership

Tell me about a time you took initiative on something without being asked. What drove you to act?

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Q8Adaptability

Tell me about a project that did not go as planned. What happened and what did you learn?

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Q9Problem Solving

What is your favorite Google product? How would you improve it if you worked on the team?

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Q10Teamwork

Give me an example of how you have helped a teammate grow or develop their skills.

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Q11Problem Solving

How do you approach a complex programming problem where you are not sure of the right solution?

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Q12Leadership

Tell me about a time you had a positive impact on a project or team beyond your core responsibilities.

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