In early 2024, Google introduced the Google Hiring Assessment (GHA): + behavioral questions you must pass before interviews.
The GHA tests teamwork, ethics, problem-solving, and adaptability. Results are valid for months. Passing does not guarantee an interview.
In 2025, Google tightened return-to-office requirements. Some remote roles now require days per week in office. Sergey Brin told AI teams that hours per week in office is "the ideal amount of productivity."