Is it hard to get into Google? What criteria are needed for this besides education in the field of IT?

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Is it hard to get into Google? What criteria are needed for this besides education in the field of IT?

Answer 1

Is it hard to get into Google?
Yes.
If we take in total in the CIS, then in Google there is a competition of 100 for 1 place, in Yandex, somewhere around 60 for 1 place.
Higher education is mandatory, Ph.D. is desirable, winning world-class olympiads is desirable.
The average vacancy for programmers looks like this:
Minimum qualifications
BS in Computer Science preferred or industry related experience
Preferred qualifications
MS/PhD in Computer Science.
6 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in C or C++, with strong OO and algorithmic skills.
For more programmers:
Minimum qualifications
PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline
Preferred qualifications
Research experience in Algorithms, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Compilers, Database, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Networking, or Systems.
And it is desirable to win a couple of world Olympiads or recommendations from very trusted persons. Believe me, they have plenty to choose from .

Answer 2

Be a bit of a genius in your field of work. To be able to do what no one else can, and to notice such subtleties that everyone else would consider insignificant.

Answer 3

Why did you decide that you need an education in the field of IT?
First, there are other than technical positions.
Secondly, if you are cool as a specialist (however, this is extremely unlikely if you have not received a specialized education, but, nevertheless, it is possible), then Google is not interested in your education (but, perhaps, various immigration services will be interested if You decide to move to the US)
In general, I advise you to read this blog.

Answer 4

easy
, usually if you are a professional programmer, they tear off with their hands

Answer 5

Know English, have no problem moving out of the country, be a genius in some area suitable for Google, fit into the corporate style of Google (all companies have some psychological profile of the people they basically hire).