Identifying Google Employees

Comments frequently point out that commenters, founders, or participants in discussions are current or former Google employees, often citing profiles, past work history, or affiliations.

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Sample Comments

fizwhiz β€’ Nov 9, 2018 β€’ View on HN

looks like you have an ex-Googler working at your company.

gsharma β€’ Apr 26, 2011 β€’ View on HN

I believe one of the founders worked @ Google in the past.

tolbish β€’ Aug 20, 2020 β€’ View on HN

There are Googlers in this thread considering it.

ocdtrekkie β€’ Aug 7, 2020 β€’ View on HN

Former Googler, 16 hours ago, stated: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24077692

telotortium β€’ Apr 4, 2025 β€’ View on HN

He's a Googler, he's talking about Google.

lionheart β€’ Jul 1, 2014 β€’ View on HN

He works for Google, I believe.

stock_toaster β€’ Jun 26, 2019 β€’ View on HN

Not just employed by google, but apparently the /lead/ for the team proposing this in the first place!

loco77 β€’ Nov 12, 2014 β€’ View on HN

Your profile says you work at Google...

toxik β€’ Nov 13, 2023 β€’ View on HN

Of course, it’s a Google intern.

kcbanner β€’ Dec 13, 2013 β€’ View on HN

This person formerly worked at Google, not currently.