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Google is full of engineers that did well on programming contests, they even have their own contest, and i don't think they are all terrible software engineers.

• kaoD 13y ago
  http://qz.com/96206/google-admits-those-infamous-brainteasers-were-completely-useless-for-hiring/ http://qz.com/96206/google-admits-those-infamous-brainteaser...
  • victorhn 13y ago
    I don't think the problems in algorithmics contests are in the category of brainteasers. As far as i know Google still relies heavily on knowledge of algorithms and problem solving capability to hire their engineers.
    • kaoD 13y ago
      Fair point. I still think there are two types of programmers: problem solvers and system architects. The former (e.g. a data scientist) will be good solving a problem but bad building a big architecture. The latter, the other way around. I guess the question is which kind of programmer you are and which skills to look for.
      • mtdewcmu 13y ago
        I think there are probably more than just two types of programmers.