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      Google Software Engineer reviews

      4.4

      88% would recommend to a friend

      (9,707 total reviews)
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      Sundar Pichai

      83% approve of CEO

      81% positive business outlook

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      Software Engineer, employees have rated Google with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 9,707 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer, professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer, professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      5.0
      Mar 19, 2013

      Best decision I ever made

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Zero politics, awesome products, open and supportive culture. Getting to play with the internal infrastructure is amazing. Many things still happen at a grassroots level so you can really help shape the company and it's products. Employees are encouraged to openly question and debate if the company is doing the right thing. In my group management is almost non existent which I think is a good thing. Getting to work at an engineering center in downtown Manhattan. Perks are as good as everyone says.

      Cons

      There is a massive learning curve and it can takes months to become a contributing member of the team. Working in C++ is slow and painful. Engineers could sometimes explain things better.

      3.0
      Mar 9, 2013

      One of the best places to work in Brazil but far from the real Google

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Best compensation and benefits (compared to Brazilian average) - In touch with Google's technologies - If you survive the first two years, it can be a good job.

      Cons

      - Office is too small. It is like working for a family-owned business, so include all the cons of that. - Many people quit or are laid-off in their first or second year. So think about that before moving your life to that city. There is no other relevant software company there. - Many extra hours. - Micro management. It was the only job I ever had that my manager came to my desk and complained that I was not typing. - Not much going on. Since the office is small, you don't have many projects to choose, if you could choose. - No mobility. It is the only Google office in Brazil to have software engineer positions. - Forget about 20% projects, unless you use your "free" time for that.

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