Thanks for the reply. I am talking about the interviewing stage. I have more than 10 years of engineering experience but the Google HR actually sent me a PDF of all the topics I should be well versed it. The booklet was basically my entire grad course and masters and more. I can confirm from more than 5 sources that this is the case with Google interviews.
You stated two things: the fact that Google asks algorithms questions and "Since they will "assess" where you fit best".
The GP was refuting the second of these things (the GP even quoted it) while you were defending the first statement.
BTW, I think that second point is a common misconception that deserves rebuttal because I think that until a five years ago or so Google wouldn't tell you which team you would join (or give you much choice) before deciding on an offer, even if experienced.
