A Xoogler is a former employee of Google, the Mountain View-based company. The term is a portmanteau of “ex” and “Googler,” the latter referring to current Google employees. Xooglers often possess recognized expertise, particularly in search engine optimization (SEO) and search algorithm improvement, making them highly sought-after professionals in the industry. The term applies to anyone who worked at Google’s global headquarters, the Googleplex, and left the company for various reasons.