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Google·Software Engineer·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
Jun 2026

Summary

Google PM interview focused on product sense for leisure travel. One question, pretty open-ended, and I spent way too long on the problem space before getting to anything concrete.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

You're a PM for a leisure travel product. How would you improve the user experience?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyAdaptability & Ambiguity
Author's notes

I went broad immediately and kind of regretted it.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the product scope and user segments, then walk through the end-to-end travel journey to identify pain points. Prioritize improvements based on impact and feasibility, and propose specific, measurable solutions that leverage Google's strengths in data and AI.

Pro tip: Anchor your answer in a clear user persona and a metric (e.g., booking completion rate) to show product thinking, and tie improvements to Google's ecosystem (Search, Maps, Assistant) to demonstrate company fit.

1. Clarify scope and goals

Ask clarifying questions to define the product (e.g., leisure travel booking platform), target users (e.g., casual travelers), and key business objectives (e.g., increase bookings).

2. Map the user journey

Outline the end-to-end travel experience from inspiration to post-trip, identifying stages like discovery, planning, booking, and in-trip support.

3. Identify pain points

For each stage, pinpoint friction points such as overwhelming options, price opacity, or lack of real-time updates, using data or user research if possible.

4. Prioritize improvements

Use a framework like RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to prioritize which pain points to address first, balancing quick wins and long-term bets.

5. Propose solutions and metrics

Suggest concrete features or changes (e.g., AI-powered itinerary builder) and define success metrics (e.g., conversion rate, user satisfaction) to measure impact.

Key Points to Mention

  • User segmentation (e.g., solo vs. family travelers) and their distinct needs
  • Leveraging Google's data and AI capabilities (e.g., personalized recommendations, predictive pricing)
  • Integration with Google ecosystem (Search, Maps, Assistant) for seamless experience
  • Reducing friction in booking flow (e.g., one-click booking, transparent pricing)
  • Real-time support during trips (e.g., proactive alerts, local recommendations)
  • Measuring success with metrics like booking completion rate, NPS, and retention

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