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One of the best places to work in Brazil, but far from the real Google

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Google for less than 1 year
March 9, 2013
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
3.0
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Pros
  • Best compensation and benefits (compared to Brazilian average).
  • In touch with Google's technologies.
  • If you survive the first two years, it can be a good job.
Cons

The office is too small. It is like working for a family-owned business, so include all the cons of that.

Many people quit or are laid off in their first or second year. So think about that before moving your life to that city. There is no other relevant software company there.

Many extra hours are required.

Micromanagement is present. It was the only job I ever had that my manager came to my desk and complained that I was not typing.

Not much is going on. Since the office is small, you don't have many projects to choose from, if you could choose.

There is no mobility. It is the only Google office in Brazil to have software engineer positions.

Forget about 20% projects, unless you use your "free" time for that.

Advice to Management

Try to apply Google's core values and principles.

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