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Great place to grow technically, with some room for better strategic direction

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Google for 2 years
February 17, 2026
Jakarta
4.0
Pros
  • Supportive and collaborative engineering team that values learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a good work-life balance.
  • Exposure to modern tech stacks and opportunities to work on interesting, large-scale projects.
  • Strong emphasis on continuous improvement and engineering best practices.
Cons
  • Sometimes priorities shift quickly without clear rationale, which can affect progress.
  • Cross-department communication could be improved a little bit, especially during product launches.
  • The decision-making process for larger projects can feel a bit top-down.
Advice to Management

Provide clearer direction and defined goals before committing to larger projects. Ensuring better alignment between engineering and product leadership upfront will help the team deliver more efficiently and reduce rework down the road.

Additional Ratings

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

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