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Smart Team, Tough Culture

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Google for 4 years
October 7, 2012
Mountain View, California
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Outstanding technical environment. Lots of talented and super smart contributors.

The perks are really nice: food and guest talks.

Engineers get 20% time to invent what they really care about.

The company is trying real hard to do good for society and promote a progressive agenda.

Cons

The culture rewards top performers. It favors young professionals who just graduated and have tons of time to dedicate to work. It is much more difficult for experienced contributors who have constraints outside the office, such as family or hobbies.

Advice to Management

Find ways to recognize the contributions of those who work smarter, not just harder. And find a way to let those who cannot work 80 hrs/wk still feel like they can have a meaningful and recognized contribution.

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