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Above average pay but high pressure culture

Software Engineer Machine Learning
Current Employee
Has worked at Google for 6 years
April 5, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral Outlook
Pros

Above-average pay and benefits.

Cons

There was a high pressure, grinding culture. Excessive politics existed. Many leaders don't have deep technical expertise in their areas. There was low innovation, and the focus is on copying competitors.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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