Google is renowned for brilliant programming. Google's founders (Larry Page and Sergey Brin) met in graduate school. Their search engine is famous for its speed and accuracy. Even Microsoft, with all its programming muscle, is unable to match it. Since becoming successful, Google has instituted hiring practices to insure they get only the brightest minds. Their entrance exams are legendary for toughness. It has been said there are so many geniuses at Google that they can't get anything done. Every person working there is used to being the smartest person in the room.