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Pretty Good, But Go In With Initiative

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Google for 4 years
September 23, 2025
Mountain View, California
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Security, stock, so many social opportunities with internal groups, and the definition of standard benefits.

Cons

It's too easy to think things are going well when in reality the team you land in isn't a fit. Three months after you land there, give yourself a good hard look:

  • Will I actually succeed in this team?
  • Do I feel that I actually trust my coworkers?

If you don't identify a team you would gel with, transfer as quickly as possible.

Advice to Management

The team I was in insulated me from my skip manager, and I felt like I didn't have the tools to actually fix my weaknesses.

Additional Ratings

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

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