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A culture in decline

Senior Staff Software Engineer/Manager
Current Employee
Has worked at Google for 20 years
May 21, 2024
Mountain View, California
4.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Great benefits, 40% WFH, 60% in office, good pay, great colleagues, and interesting problems.

Cons

Little security: yearly layoffs, offshoring.

Declining engineering culture.

Mature company with little opportunity for advancement to director or higher level from within.

Cost controls that make little sense.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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