Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Software 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 Software Developer Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Google.

Question 2

Does Google pay Software Developer employees well?

Accepted Answer

Software 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 Software Developer salaries at Google.

Question 3

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Google?

Accepted Answer

89% of Software Developer employees at Google would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Software 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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

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"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))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

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"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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