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Smart Team, Old Culture

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Google for 20 years
August 1, 2025
Sunnyvale, California
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Deep infrastructure, extremely smart colleagues, nice free food.

Cons

Not engineering culture anymore compared to 10 years ago. A little political for old search teams.

Advice to Management

Be open to teammates' ideas and more freely exchange ideas to encourage innovation.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
2.0

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