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Still a great place just as before

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Google for 6 years
February 4, 2026
Kirkland, WA
5.0
RecommendsPositive Outlook
Pros

Flexibility. Focus on results. Brilliant coworkers. I got to pitch ideas to people wildly above my level and be taken seriously. Google managed to turn the ship on AI and end up with a fatter budget, props really.

Cons

There are a lot of reorgs, though with the ship changing course that's to be expected. Depending on the team, it can be very difficult to get promoted. Compliance is a gigantic time eater, and there's nothing we can do about it.

Advice to Management

It's good you're running a lot of hackathons. You've got brilliant engineers who are extremely eager to prove their value and willing to move mountains for it.

Additional Ratings

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

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