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Google·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

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Apr 2026

Summary

Google PM interview with a single accessibility-focused product design question. Pretty open-ended, which sounds nice until you're actually in it and realize there's no obvious right answer to anchor on.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

Design a product (app or device) that helps visually impaired users navigate public buildings and spaces.

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyAdaptability & Ambiguity
Author's notes

I started with user segmentation, which felt right, but I spent way too long on it.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the scope and user needs, then propose a solution that leverages Google's strengths in AI, mapping, and accessibility. Structure your answer around user empathy, technical feasibility, and business impact, while showing adaptability to constraints.

Pro tip: Emphasize how your solution integrates with existing Google products like Google Maps and Google Lens, and discuss potential partnerships with venues to ensure adoption. Also, mention the importance of user testing with visually impaired users to validate assumptions.

1. Clarify and Define

Ask clarifying questions to understand the scope: which public buildings/spaces, what level of visual impairment, and whether the solution is an app or device. Define the problem statement and success metrics.

2. User Empathy and Needs

Describe the target user personas and their pain points in navigating public spaces. Highlight challenges like lack of real-time information, obstacles, and wayfinding.

3. Solution Ideation

Propose a product concept that combines smartphone sensors, AI, and indoor mapping. For example, an app using computer vision, LiDAR, and audio cues to guide users, integrated with Google Maps.

4. Feasibility and Differentiation

Discuss technical feasibility, data requirements, and how Google's assets (AI, Maps, AR) give an edge. Address potential challenges like accuracy, privacy, and battery life.

5. Impact and Roadmap

Outline a phased rollout, from pilot with select venues to scaling. Define success metrics (e.g., user satisfaction, navigation time reduction) and business model (e.g., partnerships with venues).

Key Points to Mention

  • Leverage Google's AI (computer vision, ML) and existing products like Google Maps and Google Lens.
  • Use of smartphone sensors (camera, LiDAR, accelerometer) for indoor positioning and obstacle detection.
  • Audio and haptic feedback for intuitive navigation.
  • Partnerships with public venues to map indoor spaces and provide real-time updates.
  • Accessibility and privacy considerations, including user testing with visually impaired users.
  • Scalability and potential business model (e.g., venue subscriptions or ads).

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