Google Software Engineer reviews

4.4

88% would recommend to a friend

(9,699 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

83% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Software Engineer, employees have rated Google with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 9,699 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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4.0
Sep 9, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

- quickly can lead your own projects. - very flexible hours. - engineer driven company. - work with a lot of smart people.

Cons

- it's hard to leave because it's very comfortable. - people are settled into current roles. - does not feel like a start up.

5.0
Aug 30, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing people, a great culture with good knowledge sharing and timely communication, great workplace with prepared food, relaxing surroundings and competent management.

Cons

High expectations of staff to self manage and self-motivate may be difficult for some. Feedback must be sought, rather than expected.

2.0
Aug 23, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment, smart people, unlimited toys and food. Freedom, no nickle-and-dime mentality. Additionally, the word "Google" looks REALLY GOOD on a resume.

Cons

You might get allocated to a position that is below or mismatched with your skills. Since the majority of their software engineers are PhD's, there are many PhD's doing things you don't need a PhD for -- "flipping burgers". Less opportunity for career advancement; managers tend to get hired externally rather than promoted internally.

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