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 Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Mar 16, 2026

SWE on Maps

Recommend
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Pros

One of Google's most beloved products. Unique product area with passionate and kind culture. Everyone loves working on maps making the org sticky with people sticking around for a long time.

Cons

The area is a fairly mature making is slower to experiment with new ideas, deploy features and rise in management.

4.0
Mar 11, 2026

Too much politics

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and perks. Free food really helps.

Cons

Too big for talent to show impact. Leadership only sees AI and everything else takes a second seat.

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