I am a SWE at Google, and yes, most Googlers are pretty good at solving whiteboard problems. It's not like we are born with those solutions in our heads, but we enjoy solving those questions especially with other people. It's a lot of fun to "explore" answers to these questions, and that's what I think interviews are all about.
I know HN hates whiteboard problems, but just like anything, you get good with it if you're having fun solving them.
I know HN hates whiteboard problems, but just like anything, you get good with it if you're having fun solving them.