Because Google engineers don't seem to be hired for their experience with specific technologies/areas, but for their general competence. EDIT: Sorry, I really

Because Google engineers don't seem to be hired for their experience with specific technologies/areas, but for their general competence. EDIT: Sorry, I really should have avoided making a comment at all. Google's hiring practices have been debated here a billion times and I can't really add anything that hasn't been said before.