[Google] Passed L4 SWE HC – Looking for Team Match Advice (Zürich)
Hi everyone,
I recently passed Google's L4 SWE Hiring Committee and am now in the team matching stage, targeting Zürich.
I know Zürich is one of Google's most sought-after locations and that many candidates prefer it, so I'd love to understand what I can realistically do from my end to maximize my chances of matching there.
I'd especially appreciate hearing from people who successfully matched with a team in Zürich (or elsewhere):
\- What ultimately helped you get matched?
\- Did you mainly rely on recruiter-introduced matches, networking, or reaching out to hiring managers directly?
\- How long did team matching take for you?
\- Any mistakes you made or things you wish you'd done differently?
\- Are there particular orgs that tend to hire more L4 engineers?
\- Given the competition for Zürich, what actions would you recommend I take proactively?
Even if your experience wasn't in Zürich, I'd still love to hear what worked (or didn't work) during team matching.
Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences you're willing to share!