Google Software Developer reviews

4.4

88% would recommend to a friend

(9,596 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

83% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Software Developer Engineer employees have rated Google with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 9,596 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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10K reviews
5.0
12 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lots of great in-office perks, great benefits

Cons

Larger company, not very collaborative, very team dependent

4.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Recommended,Powerful Search Engine Google's search engine is known for fast, relevant results and a massive index of web pages. Large Ecosystem of Services Products like Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Drive, and Google Docs work together seamlessly. Strong AI and Innovation Google invests heavily in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and research, leading to features like smart search, translation, and productivity tools.

Cons

Privacy Concerns Google collects significant amounts of user data to personalize services and advertising, which raises concerns about privacy and data tracking. Advertising Dependence A large portion of Google's revenue comes from advertising, leading some critics to argue that its business incentives may not always align perfectly with user interests. Market Dominance

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