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

Software Developer professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 9,712 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9,712 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Google.

What Google locations are top rated by Software Developer employees?

Google locations which are top rated by Software Developer employees are Los Angeles , Mountain View and San Francisco .

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10514) , Senior Software Engineer (1604) , Intern (1235) , Software Developer (1219) , Account Manager (848) , Product Manager (796) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (770) , Analyst (758) , Program Manager (629) , Project Manager (609) , SWE Intern (545) , Data Scientist (514) , Internship (502) , Software Engineer(Internship) (496) , Manager (484)

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 4180 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3718 reviews)); "It was a great environment and culture that I looked forward to going to every day." ((in 3517 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2678 reviews)); "Would recommend Software Engineering/Development/PM at Google if you want a nice comfy job with perks and good pay." ((in 2339 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 838 reviews)); "bad management and rude to customers" ((in 743 reviews)); "Constant reorganization and layoffs always on the horizon" ((in 578 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 573 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 303 reviews))

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4.4

89% would recommend to a friend

(9,712 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

83% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated Google with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 9,712 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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10K reviews

5.0

Feb 26, 2026

Experience

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing team and culture. Great learning opportunity. Good work life balance.

Cons

I genuinely do not have any complains.

4.0

Feb 26, 2026

good company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

large, good pay for the location

Cons

nothing i can complain about

5.0

Feb 26, 2026

Good culture

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, management, engagement, feedbacks and workload

Cons

No, i'm satisfied, very good

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