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

Software Developers professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.5 out of 5 stars in 855 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developers Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developers interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Software Developers employees well?

Software Developers professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 855 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developers salaries at Google.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10519) , Senior Software Engineer (1604) , Intern (1236) , Software Developer (1219) , Account Manager (850) , Product Manager (796) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (770) , Analyst (758) , Program Manager (629) , Project Manager (610) , SWE Intern (545) , Data Scientist (515) , 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 4221 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3773 reviews)); "Great environment and culture for each individual to proactively dive into what ever they are working on." ((in 3470 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 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 831 reviews)); "Bad management and quite bureaucratic" ((in 739 reviews)); "Frequent Reorganizations & Layoffs – Business shifts can lead to team changes or job instability." ((in 579 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 571 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 307 reviews))

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Google Software Developers reviews

4.5

90% would recommend to a friend

(855 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

91% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

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4.6

Culture & values

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Senior management

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.5

Career opportunities

Software Developers employees have rated Google with 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 855 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developers professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developers professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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855 reviews

5.0

Jun 1, 2026

Good management but limited growth opportunities

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good management and learning attitude

Cons

No growth at all, very big organisation

5.0

May 25, 2026

Valuable opportunity for efficiency growth

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Valuable efficiency growth enhancement opportunity

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4.0

May 22, 2026

Great work-life balance with smart colleagues

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- work life balance - smart people

Cons

- slower pace and promotions - corporate politics

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