Is Google a good company to work for as a Engineering Manager/Software Engineer?

Engineering Manager/Software Engineer professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 84 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Engineering Manager/Software Engineer Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Engineering Manager/Software Engineer interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Engineering Manager/Software Engineer employees well?

Engineering Manager/Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 84 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 4.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Engineering Manager/Software Engineer salaries at Google.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10499) , Senior Software Engineer (1603) , Intern (1232) , Software Developer (1218) , Account Manager (844) , Product Manager (795) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (767) , Analyst (755) , Program Manager (625) , Project Manager (609) , SWE Intern (545) , Data Scientist (514) , Internship (501) , 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 4256 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3720 reviews)); "It was a great environment and culture that I looked forward to going to every day." ((in 3446 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2688 reviews)); "Would recommend Software Engineering/Development/PM at Google if you want a nice comfy job with perks and good pay." ((in 2328 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 818 reviews)); "bad management and rude to customers" ((in 742 reviews)); "Recent job security worries and layoffs" ((in 587 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 563 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 302 reviews))

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3.9

82% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

54% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

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Engineering Manager/Software Engineer employees have rated Google with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engineering Manager/Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Engineering Manager/Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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84 reviews

3.0

Jun 22, 2024

Great place but not good as it used to be

Senior staff software engineer/manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cutting edge research still happening. Able to have high impact.

Cons

Compensation is under market. Career progression slow. Too much middle management making it slow to innovate.

3.0

Jun 15, 2024

It's ok

Software engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free food, nice office, competent colleagues.

Cons

Incompetent upper management, no coherent company strategy.

5.0

Jun 1, 2024

Incredible company

Software engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inteligent people Focus on impact Good work life balance Great perks and salary

Cons

Top leadership not transparent enough

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