Google Sr. Software Engineer reviews

4.3

89% would recommend to a friend

(1,566 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

65% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Google with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,566 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Mar 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good shares option compared to similar positions in the other companies

Cons

Non existing Career opportunities Base salary is not competitive Felt like a regular big business. Nothing that stands out as Googley.

5.0
Mar 18, 2026

Good place

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great engineering culture and WLB

Cons

Too many self-centered execs who destroy google products and brand

5.0
Mar 16, 2026

SWE on Maps

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

One of Google's most beloved products. Unique product area with passionate and kind culture. Everyone loves working on maps making the org sticky with people sticking around for a long time.

Cons

The area is a fairly mature making is slower to experiment with new ideas, deploy features and rise in management.

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