Google Tests Gemini in Software Engineering Interviews

Google is testing Gemini as part of its software-engineering interview process. The move places the company among employers exploring how AI tools can be used to assess candidates.

For organizations considering similar steps, the approach raises practical questions. Employers using AI in hiring need to provide consistent notice to candidates about the tool’s role. They also need to conduct bias reviews to check for unfair outcomes across different groups. Beyond fairness, there is a need for evidence that automated assistance measures job-relevant capability rather than simply rewarding interview conformity.

These requirements touch multiple functions, from human resources and legal review to IT and development teams that implement the tools. Product and engineering managers evaluating such systems must weigh whether the signal they receive reflects the skills required for the role.