Is Google a good company to work for as a Backend Developer?

Backend Developer professionals working at Google have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 27 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Google employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Backend Developer Jobs at Google now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Backend Developer interview questions at Google .

Does Google pay Backend Developer employees well?

Backend Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Google with 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 27 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Backend Developer salaries at Google.

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What are the pros of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

"My teammates were really great people and did a lot to help me get up and running."" ((in 4201 reviews)); "great benefits and I do believe they build some of the best products out there." ((in 3740 reviews)); "It was a great environment and culture that I looked forward to going to every day." ((in 3438 reviews)); "In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits" ((in 2654 reviews)); "Would recommend Software Engineering/Development/PM at Google if you want a nice comfy job with perks and good pay." ((in 2329 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Google according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and lots to learn if you are not a learner it might not be the best place" ((in 837 reviews)); "Bad management and quite bureaucratic" ((in 734 reviews)); "recent layoffs and company culure" ((in 569 reviews)); "People are forced out by bad managers via bad annual reviews and PIP program to get there friends in there." ((in 566 reviews)); "Bad leadership and goal progress" ((in 297 reviews))

Google Backend Developer reviews

4.0

98% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)

Sundar Pichai

100% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

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Backend Developer employees have rated Google with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 27 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Backend Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Google is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Backend Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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27 reviews

3.0

Mar 8, 2025

Great Experience with Cutting Edge-Tech

Backend developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work environment, excellent learning opportunities, and competitive compensation.

Cons

High workload at times, complex internal processes, and occasional long hours.

5.0

Nov 14, 2024

Very good

Backend developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No doubt. Everything is good

Cons

No cons. Best one company

4.0

Aug 18, 2024

Dynamic and Rewarding Role at Google

Backend developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative Technology: Access to cutting-edge tools and platforms. Talented Team: Collaborate with top-tier engineers. Great Benefits: Competitive pay, stock options, and comprehensive perks. Growth Opportunities: Clear paths for career advancement. Flexible Work: Good work-life balance with remote options.

Cons

High Pressure: Demanding workload with high performance expectations. Steep Learning Curve: Complex systems can be challenging to master. Fast-Paced: Rapid development cycles may lead to stress. Limited Autonomy: Some projects require strict alignment with broader goals. Large Company: Bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

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