I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Google (Buffalo, NY) in Jun 2011
Interview
Long and extensive process that took my over 2 months to complete. It was extremely competitive and the interviewers made employees perform a number of tasks to test our abilities.
You would have to do a hiring assessment first, then a recruiter screening follows. First round interview with the hiring manager. Majorly product sense and product improvement. The questions were not direct though.
Overall a lot of steps to the interview process. Talked to different people and had opportunities to ask questions. Many different stages which made it a lengthy process overall. Wasn't too bad.
resume screening, a recruiter call, and technical or role-specific interviews. Candidates complete coding, system design, or behavioral rounds. Onsite or virtual panels assess problem-solving, communication, and leadership. Feedback goes to a hiring committee, followed by team matching and final offer discussions.