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Great company with nice offices, but messy politics

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Google for 2 years
December 14, 2022
5.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Good tooling makes work and collaboration easier. Most everyone is a pleasure to work with and is trying to be friendly and helpful. I did not encounter anyone that could be characterized as being manipulative or Machiavellian.

Cons

Product goals can be unclear, and it can feel unfocused, like you're stuck in a churn. Coordinating with other teams can be difficult, and getting visibility requires some amount of politics.

Advice to Management

Provide more direction and coordinate between the teams rather than trusting your engineers to figure it out.

Additional Ratings

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

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