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Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Current Employee
Has worked at Google for less than 1 year
February 4, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
5.0
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Pros

There is a strong engineering culture with a high technical bar.

Smart colleagues and opportunities to learn from experienced engineers.

Good compensation, benefits, and long-term career stability.

Large-scale systems with real-world impact.

Flexibility in internal mobility and project exposure.

Cons

The promotion process can be slow and sometimes unclear.

Cross-team dependencies may add overhead and delay execution.

Scope and priorities can change frequently.

Not all impact is immediately visible or recognized.

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