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4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(5,718 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

83% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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5.0
Jan 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great pay, WLB, and super interesting work. Work with brilliant people

Cons

Nothing I have really experienced, large company so some bureaucracy

5.0
Dec 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strong work culture & learning environment — Google is known for a collaborative engineering culture with lots of internal tech talks, learning opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge technology. High compensation and benefits — Salaries and stock packages tend to be very competitive in the industry, with perks like free food, wellness programs, and flexible working arrangements. Innovative and impactful work — You get to work on products used by millions or billions; many developers value that impact. Diversity and inclusion are generally rated well among employees.

Cons

Experience varies a lot by team — Some teams (especially AI or infrastructure teams) can have high pressure and long hours, while others are more balanced. Promotion/process complexity — Several reviewers say career progression or performance reviews can feel opaque or bureaucratic. Internal politics & bureaucracy — Typical for large organizations; some feel slowed down by meetings and approval layers.

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