Is Google a good company to work for as a Google Software Engineering?

Google Software Engineering professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 127 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Google Software Engineering Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Google Software Engineering interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Google Software Engineering employees well?

Google Software Engineering professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 127 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 4.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Google Software Engineering salaries at Google.

How happy are Google Software Engineering professionals working at Google?

84% of Google Software Engineering employees at Google would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 4% in the past 12 months. Google Software Engineering professionals have also rated Google with a 4.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.6 rating for culture and values and 4.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10525) , Senior Software Engineer (1606) , Intern (1236) , Software Developer (1219) , Account Manager (852) , Product Manager (796) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (770) , Analyst (758) , Program Manager (630) , Project Manager (610) , SWE Intern (545) , Data Scientist (515) , Internship (502) , Software Engineer(Internship) (496) , Manager (485)

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 4236 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 3487 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2634 reviews)); "the pay is good and the fellow engineers are very smart" ((in 2340 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 809 reviews)); "bad management and rude to customers" ((in 746 reviews)); "Recent job security worries and layoffs" ((in 588 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 568 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 309 reviews))

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4.2

84% would recommend to a friend

(127 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

77% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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4.7

Compensation and benefits

4.6

Culture & values

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.6

Career opportunities

4.4

Senior management

Google Software Engineering employees have rated Google with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 127 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Google Software Engineering professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Google Software Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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127 reviews

5.0

Aug 15, 2018

Engineering Practicum Intern

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Pros

Pay, work life balance, team placement, relevant to the field you’re working in even if you’re just a freshman/sophomore

Cons

Housing is not provided for you

5.0

Apr 16, 2018

Great Experience

Google engineering practicum

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything you've read about online (especially food). Free gyms, bikes, everything you will need

Cons

Work can be boring at times, but that's sort of the nature of an entry-level software engineering job

5.0

Nov 28, 2017

Awesome it is

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CEO approval

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Pros

Unlimited access to globe and Provides good quality Of Services

Cons

Presence of mind is must and At Work One Must Be attentive

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