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4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(5,730 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

83% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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4.0
Nov 22, 2025

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Anonymous employee
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Pros

good salary and benefits (e.g. stock plan)

Cons

It could be difficult to get promoted as

3.0
Nov 21, 2025

It

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Pros

Great salary for IT manager

Cons

Hard to move up in the ranks

4.0
Nov 21, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Exceptional Compensation: High salary, stock grants, and excellent benefits package. Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on impactful, large-scale projects with the best tools. Talented Colleagues: Collaborate with some of the world's best and brightest engineers. Career Growth: Strong focus on learning and professional development. Prestige: High marketability and recognition in the tech industry.

Cons

Bureaucracy/Slower Pace: Decision-making can be slow in such a large company. Internal Competition: High-achieving environment leads to intense competition for promotions. "Golden Handcuffs": High pay can make it difficult to leave for other opportunities. Impact Dilution: Individual contribution can sometimes feel small on massive projects. Work-Life Balance: Depending on the team, long hours and high pressure are common.

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