Google Software Engineer II SDE2 reviews

4.7

95% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

95% approve of CEO

95% positive business outlook

Software Engineer II SDE2 employees have rated Google with 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer II SDE2 professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated 22% above average by Software Engineer II SDE2 professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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20 reviews
5.0
Feb 7, 2026
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Pros

Google offers an incredible environment for engineers to work on cutting-edge technology at massive scale. The learning opportunities are unparalleled - access to brilliant colleagues, world-class infrastructure, and resources to tackle complex problems. The work culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. Excellent compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, learning budgets, and career development programs. You get to work on products that impact billions of users while having the freedom to explore new ideas and technologies.

Cons

The sheer size of the organization can sometimes make processes feel slow. Navigating internal systems and getting alignment across teams can be challenging. Promotion timelines can feel long, and high competition means standing out requires consistent exceptional performance. Some teams may have less autonomy compared to smaller companies or startups.

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