Google pioneered SRE. Their interviews reflect SRE book principles.
What to expect:
- NALSD: Concrete resource estimates, not abstract design
- Coding: Python or Go, automation-focused problems
- Linux/Systems: Deep knowledge expected
- Behavioral: Googleyness and leadership
Preparation tips:
- Read the Google SRE book (at least key chapters)
- Practice back-of-envelope calculations
- Know SLIs, SLOs, error budgets cold
- Prepare stories about reducing toil
Bar: High. Google SRE rejects many candidates who would succeed elsewhere. Don't be discouraged by rejection.