Is Google a good company to work for as a Software Development Engineer (SDE)?

Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.6 out of 5 stars in 576 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Development Engineer (SDE) Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Software Development Engineer (SDE) employees well?

Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 576 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 4.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Development Engineer (SDE) salaries at Google.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10505) , Senior Software Engineer (1603) , Intern (1232) , Software Developer (1219) , Account Manager (846) , Product Manager (795) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (768) , Analyst (757) , Program Manager (627) , Project Manager (609) , SWE Intern (545) , Data Scientist (514) , Internship (501) , Software Engineer(Internship) (496) , Manager (483)

What are the pros of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

"My teammates were really great people and did a lot to help me get up and running."" ((in 4225 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3714 reviews)); "Great environment and culture for each individual to proactively dive into what ever they are working on." ((in 3485 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2687 reviews)); "the pay is good and the fellow engineers are very smart" ((in 2324 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and lots to learn if you are not a learner it might not be the best place" ((in 832 reviews)); "bad management and rude to customers" ((in 764 reviews)); "frequent layoffs are very common in the industry" ((in 577 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 571 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 300 reviews))

Google Software Development Engineer (SDE) reviews

4.6

94% would recommend to a friend

(576 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

94% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

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Software Development Engineer (SDE) employees have rated Google with 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 576 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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576 reviews

5.0

Jul 4, 2024

Great opportunity

Software development engineer (sde)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity World best talent Work life balance

Cons

Nothing as much but lots of work

5.0

Jul 1, 2024

Innovative Work Culture with Limitless Opportunities

Software development engineer (sde)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cutting-Edge Projects: Employees have the chance to work on groundbreaking technologies and innovative projects that shape the future of tech. Learning and Development: Google offers extensive learning and development programs, including access to courses, workshops, and mentorship opportunities. Collaborative Environment: The company fosters a highly collaborative environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged. Work-Life Balance: Google provides flexible working hours and supports work-life balance with various wellness programs and resources. Career Growth: There are ample opportunities for career advancement, with clear paths for promotions and internal mobility.

Cons

High Expectations and Pressure: The fast-paced and competitive environment can lead to high stress and pressure to perform, which might impact work-life balance. Complex Hierarchy: The large organizational structure can sometimes lead to bureaucratic processes, making it challenging to navigate or implement changes quickly. Intense Workload: The demanding nature of the projects and the drive for innovation can result in long working hours and an intense workload, potentially leading to burnout.

5.0

Jun 28, 2024

Hello

Software development engineer (sde)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Environment. Good culture and work life balance

Cons

None None None None None

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