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Good work-life balance but politics hinder impact

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Google for 4 years
August 29, 2026
New York, NY
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Great work-life balance and the pay is really good. Switching teams after your first year is pretty easy too.

Cons

Depending on the team, the work itself isn't super interesting on average. There is a lot of politics and bureaucracy preventing you from actually making a significant change.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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