Google software engineer does not have low barriers either. You've to train pretty hard for either. And both jobs seem like magic for general population.
1) that they endured the training, unimaginably impressive
2) special forces military, always cool
The only special thing about a Google engineer is that they get paid well and have a probably nice work environment. Which actually is nothing special.
Most people would admire a Navy SEAL, be glad that they do their job but never ever want to be one, except for 5 minutes in their imagination. Almost no-one admires a Google engineer but most people would probably want to be one or at least have their working compensation/environment.