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 (10525) , Senior Software Engineer (1606) , Intern (1236) , Software Developer (1219) , Account Manager (852) , Product Manager (796) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (770) , Analyst (758) , Program Manager (630) , Project Manager (610) , SWE Intern (545) , Data Scientist (515) , Internship (502) , Software Engineer(Internship) (496) , Manager (485)

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 4236 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3714 reviews)); "Great environment and culture for each individual to proactively dive into what ever they are working on." ((in 3487 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2634 reviews)); "the pay is good and the fellow engineers are very smart" ((in 2340 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 809 reviews)); "bad management and rude to customers" ((in 746 reviews)); "Recent job security worries and layoffs" ((in 588 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 568 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 309 reviews))

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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

Dec 22, 2025

SALARY

Software developer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free food and games and cool people

Cons

Lot of work and pressure

5.0

Dec 18, 2025

Amazing

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- best company - free food - good team mates and managers

Cons

- you need to use Google's internal technologies

5.0

Dec 12, 2025

nice

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exceptional Perks & Benefits: Free food, gyms, great healthcare, and other amenities significantly boost employee well-being. Innovation & Impact: Work on cutting-edge projects with potential to affect billions, alongside brilliant minds. Collaborative Culture: An open, inclusive environment encourages idea sharing and teamwork. High Compensation: Competitive salaries and stock options are standard, especially for top talent. Flexibility & Autonomy: Often allows for flexible hours, focusing on results rather than rigid 9-to-5, with room for creative freedom.

Cons

Intense Pressure & Competition: High performance expectations and internal competition can lead to stress and burnout. Bureaucracy & Slow Decisions: Large size means slow approvals and complex project management, despite autonomy. Career Progression Challenges: Promotions can be slow, political, and difficult to navigate, even with strong mentorship. Constant Skill Upkeep: The rapid pace of tech requires continuous learning to stay relevant, which can be demanding. Limited Scope/Role Stagnation: Some employees feel their specific role might have a limited impact or get stuck in large systems.

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