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I had a great experience with Google. But once I got an offer, they were unable to even tell me what team/project I'd start on and refused to elaborate. Totally silly.

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At least they're being honest. Half the large corporations I've worked for would say one thing and then completely change it last minute.

For major roles like SWE, Google hires first and figures out your team later. Although I gather this is changing now.

Occasionally, you can can be cold-approached by a recruiter for a specific project/team.

(But even somehow you got that list, they still require you to go through the Leetcode hazing, to ensure you're the caliber of fratbro that company standards demand.)

had a friend who was hired for a specific project. between the time he got the offer and the time he joined, the project got cancelled and he ended up being pushed into a product he doesn't like much.

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