Google Senior Software Engineer reviews

4.3

89% would recommend to a friend

(1,547 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

63% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Senior Software Developer Engineer employees have rated Google with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,547 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0
Mar 2, 2025

Great job

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Pros

Some really amazing internal tech to build distributed apps with, great compensation and great work/life balance.

Cons

Need to learn a lot of very Google specific technologies instead of learning other common industry standard technologies.

4.0
Mar 1, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Pros of Working at Google: Cutting-Edge Projects: Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful technologies. Excellent Benefits: Top-tier perks, including health care, free meals, and wellness programs. Career Growth: Strong focus on professional development and learning opportunities. Work Environment: Collaborative, inclusive, and inspiring workplace culture. Global Impact: Chance to contribute to products used by billions worldwide.

Cons

Cons of Working at Google: High Pressure: Fast-paced environment with demanding expectations. Work-Life Balance: Long hours and high workload can be challenging. Bureaucracy: Large company structure can slow decision-making. Competitive Atmosphere: Internal competition can sometimes feel overwhelming. Burnout Risk: High expectations may lead to stress or burnout for some employees.

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