Google Senior Software Engineer reviews

4.3

89% would recommend to a friend

(1,548 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

62% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Senior Software Developer Engineer employees have rated Google with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,548 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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2.0
Apr 29, 2025

Stressful

Recommend
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Pros

Competitive Pay. Still full remote for those few of us who officially changed our location while that was still an option -- even for those who didn't, most aren't REALLY in the office the 2-3 required days

Cons

Lots of bad managers, including many who basically hand that off to TLs who tend to make worse managers. Extremely woke with most not self-aware of their bubble. Decisions on infrastructure team funding from higher up from those that don't understand the various pieces and why they are needed. Hiring freeze & layoffs in the US for years, while everyone is overbooked on interviews with new offshore hires.

4.0
Apr 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good options for long career growth trajectories. Amazing colleagues. Lots of opportunities to learn and teach.

Cons

Company is switching from original vision and principles. Many employees who joined due to philosophical alignment are struggling and leaving over time. It causes hurt while they remain, institutional knowledge loss when they leave.

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