Interview
Questions
Google Software Engineer Behavioral Interview
Behavioral and collaboration questions for Google SWE interviews 2026. Focus on Googleyness, teamwork, leadership without authority, and communication skills.
Tell me about a time when you had to come up with a creative solution to solve a difficult technical problem.
Describe a time you led a team through a challenging technical project. What was your approach?
Tell me about a time you had to work on a project with significant ambiguity. How did you navigate the uncertainty?
Describe a situation where you had to work closely with someone whose working style was very different from yours.
Tell me about a time you created something from nothing. How did you approach building it?
Describe a time when you disagreed with a technical decision made by your team. How did you handle it?
Tell me about a time you took initiative on something without being asked. What drove you to act?
Tell me about a project that did not go as planned. What happened and what did you learn?
What is your favorite Google product? How would you improve it if you worked on the team?
Give me an example of how you have helped a teammate grow or develop their skills.
How do you approach a complex programming problem where you are not sure of the right solution?
Tell me about a time you had a positive impact on a project or team beyond your core responsibilities.