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

Software Developer professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 9,698 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9,698 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer 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 (845) , Product Manager (795) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (767) , Analyst (755) , Program Manager (626) , 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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4.4

88% would recommend to a friend

(9,698 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

83% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated Google with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 9,698 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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10K reviews

4.0

May 16, 2010

A great place to work with a lot of perks

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Treats employees really well. The Google brand name evokes respect. Learn from one of the most trafficked sites in the world. A big player in the Internet world

Cons

- Organizations are slow to move. - Promotion policies are bizarre

4.0

Apr 7, 2010

It generates great product

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High salary, promissing company, work environment is good

Cons

pressure is high, tedious job

3.0

Mar 26, 2010

google

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great place to work and co-workers friendly

Cons

promotion limitations and long hours

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