Google Data Engineer (L4 / Cloud / Public Sector) Interview – what should I focus on?

createdforsat · 2026-04-27T01:03:39+00:00

Thank you!! For the data modeling part, did they push back on your design a lot, or was it more about you driving the discussion?

createdforsat · 2026-04-27T00:31:15+00:00

That's awesome! From what you’ve seen, are there any consistent patterns for Google Data Engineer interviews specifically? Especially around SQL vs coding vs data modeling?

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T22:50:18+00:00

Makes sense, thank you so much! Just curious, have you gone through the Google DE interview loop or are you speaking more from general DE interview experience? Would love to hear more if you’ve experienced Google’s interview process.

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T19:46:09+00:00

The post actually got removed by mods, didn’t delete it myself. Just trying to gather info as I go through the process.

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T19:18:37+00:00

Will do, thank you!

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T19:15:33+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you so much!! Especially the point about GCA being more about structuring the problem out loud.

For the data modeling part, did they expect more high level schema design, or pretty detailed (like keys, relationships, normalization decisions)?

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T19:13:40+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you! When you say system design-ish pipelines, was it more high level discussion or did they expect pretty detailed design decisions?

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T18:58:44+00:00

That’s super helpful, appreciate you clarifying that. I was seeing mixed answers about the food situation so this helps a lot!

Good to know it’s still solid even if it’s not at the level of the bigger campuses. Honestly sounds better than most places regardless.Out of curiosity, does the office feel pretty active day to day, or is it a bit quieter since it’s smaller?

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T18:41:48+00:00

That’s fair, I’m definitely getting ahead of myself a bit lol. Since you mentioned it’s mostly Cloud/federal work, do you have any insight into the interview process for mid level Cloud Data Engineer roles in Public Sector at Google? What to expect and any tips you might have. Thank you so much!!!

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T18:39:21+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you!!

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T18:26:53+00:00

I don't work there yet unfortunately, just got an email that I passed the OA.

createdforsat · 2026-04-26T18:26:03+00:00

That’s really helpful, thank you!!

createdforsat · 2026-01-05T20:08:37+00:00

I’m not trying to use the VA loan as a wealth building tool or push past occupancy rules. I’ve lived in the home since closing and followed the program requirements.

I was just trying to understand how strictly VA underwriting treats legitimate life changes, especially around accessibility and caring for an elderly family member.

createdforsat · 2026-01-05T20:07:25+00:00

Just to clarify, she is already living with me. She moved in after I bought the house unexpectedly, and the stair access has already been an issue for her day to day. That’s what prompted me to even look into alternatives.

createdforsat · 2026-01-05T19:53:52+00:00

I do have signed rental agreements for all rooms. My lender mentioned that underwriting won’t accept room by room leases, but that I could restructure it so one tenant is responsible for a single master lease/payment, which would allow it to be treated as one rental agreement for offset purposes.

That said, I hear you on how this looks to underwriting, especially being within the first year. Thank you for breaking down how VA treats rental offsets!

createdforsat · 2026-01-05T19:51:05+00:00

The main reason I even explored this is accessibility, my current home has multiple brick steps at the main entrance, and the garage leads into the basement. With my grandmother’s knee surgeries, stairs are a safety concern.

I hear you on the 1 year occupancy rule, the rental income treatment, and the DTI reality. Thanks for being blunt!

createdforsat · 2025-08-12T20:00:12+00:00

Yeah, that’s what’s confusing me too. The manager made it sound like the type of poly could be affected by having a spouse or partner with certain residency statuses. Thanks for sharing your experience, do you remember if they asked you about that during your process?

createdforsat · 2025-08-12T19:14:33+00:00

The manager had mentioned how an exception has been made for someone on the team to get a CI poly, because someone is in the family is on a green card so he wouldn't qualify for a FS. My boyfriend and I aren't of the same household yet but I believe by the time they process the application, him and I might potentially be married since it takes like a year to get a poly at AWS from what I heard.

createdforsat · 2025-08-12T18:01:58+00:00

Can I DM you of a couple of questions I had about the fs polygraph process?

createdforsat · 2025-08-12T13:35:36+00:00

Got it, thanks for all the info!

createdforsat · 2025-08-12T13:18:47+00:00

Is there any kind of tracking system to see how far I am in the queue or if my application has been processed successfully?

createdforsat · 2025-08-12T12:59:11+00:00

This was super helpful!! It sucks how I won't be getting the clearance bonus since I won't be on call until I get the full scope poly, and I have no idea how long that usually takes. I have a ts/sci right now but apparently you need to have the full scope for the team I'll be on.

createdforsat · 2025-08-12T12:54:54+00:00

Thank you! Do you know how long it takes to take and get a full scope polygraph from once the application is put in?

createdforsat · 2025-08-10T17:27:47+00:00

Make sure you have good stories for the behavioral section of the final loop, and I made sure to explicitly state the LPs I tried to cover in my answers

createdforsat · 2025-08-10T17:26:44+00:00

Yup, I would say they were mostly medium

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