Is Google a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,571 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 Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 1,571 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries at Google.

How happy are Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Google?

90% of Sr. Software Engineer employees at Google would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 2% in the past 12 months. Sr. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Google with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.1 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Google?

Software Engineer (10512) , Senior Software Engineer (1604) , Intern (1233) , Software Developer (1219) , Account Manager (848) , Product Manager (796) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (770) , Analyst (757) , Program Manager (628) , Project Manager (609) , SWE Intern (545) , Data Scientist (514) , Internship (502) , Software Engineer(Internship) (496) , Manager (483)

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 4201 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3724 reviews)); "Great environment and culture for each individual to proactively dive into what ever they are working on." ((in 3454 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2664 reviews)); "Would recommend Software Engineering/Development/PM at Google if you want a nice comfy job with perks and good pay." ((in 2296 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 811 reviews)); "Bad management and quite bureaucratic" ((in 750 reviews)); "recent layoffs and company culure" ((in 592 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 297 reviews))

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4.3

90% would recommend to a friend

(1,571 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

63% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.3

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4.3

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4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

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Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Google with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,571 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Nov 30, 2025

Great Company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many benefits Great global impact High salary

Cons

No cons, it is just hard to get in, a lot of luck involved

5.0

Nov 21, 2025

Google Work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Place + Great Culture

Cons

Having some large Company Politics

4.0

Nov 21, 2025

Good job

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exceptional Compensation: High salary, stock grants, and excellent benefits package. Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on impactful, large-scale projects with the best tools. Talented Colleagues: Collaborate with some of the world's best and brightest engineers. Career Growth: Strong focus on learning and professional development. Prestige: High marketability and recognition in the tech industry.

Cons

Bureaucracy/Slower Pace: Decision-making can be slow in such a large company. Internal Competition: High-achieving environment leads to intense competition for promotions. "Golden Handcuffs": High pay can make it difficult to leave for other opportunities. Impact Dilution: Individual contribution can sometimes feel small on massive projects. Work-Life Balance: Depending on the team, long hours and high pressure are common.

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