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

Developer professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 9,694 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Developer Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Developer interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Developer employees well?

Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9,694 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Developer salaries at Google.

How happy are Developer professionals working at Google?

89% of Developer employees at Google would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Developer professionals have also rated Google with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.4 rating for culture and values and 4.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10495) , Senior Software Engineer (1602) , Intern (1232) , Software Developer (1218) , Account Manager (845) , Product Manager (795) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (767) , Analyst (756) , Program Manager (625) , Project Manager (609) , SWE Intern (543) , Data Scientist (514) , Internship (500) , Software Engineer(Internship) (496) , Manager (482)

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 4201 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3740 reviews)); "It was a great environment and culture that I looked forward to going to every day." ((in 3438 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2654 reviews)); "Would recommend Software Engineering/Development/PM at Google if you want a nice comfy job with perks and good pay." ((in 2329 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 837 reviews)); "Bad management and quite bureaucratic" ((in 734 reviews)); "recent layoffs and company culure" ((in 569 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 566 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 297 reviews))

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4.4

89% would recommend to a friend

(9,694 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

84% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.3

Career opportunities

4.0

Senior management

Developer employees have rated Google with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 9,694 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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10K reviews

5.0

Jun 12, 2026

It's Google

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of great in-office perks, great benefits

Cons

Larger company, not very collaborative, very team dependent

4.0

Jun 11, 2026

Powerful search engine with privacy and ad concerns

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Recommended,Powerful Search Engine Google's search engine is known for fast, relevant results and a massive index of web pages. Large Ecosystem of Services Products like Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Drive, and Google Docs work together seamlessly. Strong AI and Innovation Google invests heavily in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and research, leading to features like smart search, translation, and productivity tools.

Cons

Privacy Concerns Google collects significant amounts of user data to personalize services and advertising, which raises concerns about privacy and data tracking. Advertising Dependence A large portion of Google's revenue comes from advertising, leading some critics to argue that its business incentives may not always align perfectly with user interests. Market Dominance

5.0

Jun 8, 2026

Good culture with decent pay, but not great salary

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture Decent Pay Good people

Cons

Pay is not great Big org, so hard to have impact

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