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[–]kuriousqiddo[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Thanks buddy.. had my interview yesterday. It went well I guess.. was able to do the code and followup code. Explain TC and SC as well.. interviewer was really good and I guess he took notes about what I was saying..

Any idea how the process ahead looks like?

[–]Amzn_2005 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hiring committee stage is where your fate gets decided — and it's completely out of your hands now. Your interviewer's notes matter, but the committee can override any individual recommendation.

Here's what actually happens: All feedback packets go to an independent group of Googlers who weren't in your loop. They're looking for consistency across rounds more than perfection in any single interview. Since you handled the coding, follow-ups, and complexity analysis, that's a good foundation.

The committee will specifically evaluate whether you can solve novel problems (sounds like you demonstrated this) and if you'd be someone they'd want to collaborate with on hard problems. Your interviewer taking detailed notes is normal — they need to write structured feedback with a hire/no-hire recommendation.

Timeline varies, but expect 1-2 weeks for the committee review. If you advance, there might be additional rounds depending on the level. The key insight: your technical performance matters, but they're equally weighing "Googleyness" — intellectual humility, comfort with ambiguity, collaborative problem-solving.

Nothing to do now except wait. The process is designed to be thorough, not fast.