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Not the same Google we all used to know

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Google for 4 years
May 26, 2025
Toronto, Ontario
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Internal tooling is pretty good. Most colleagues are bright. Get to work on high scale, high impact projects.

Cons

Leadership imported from Amazon/Meta has destroyed culture.

No career growth, too many highly tenured seniors.

Random terminations have everyone in fear, terrible WLB.

Red tape makes basic launches a maze of approvals, permissions, and rubber stamps.

Advice to Management

Lay yourself off instead.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
1.0

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