Google reviews

4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(48,349 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

82% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Google has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 48,349 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Google employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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48K reviews
4.0
Oct 16, 2013

Great company to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

MONEY, QUALITY OF COWORKERS, TRAVEL

Cons

A LOT OF WORK AND PRESSURE

5.0
Apr 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Top-Tier Talent: You are surrounded by some of the most intelligent and driven individuals in the tech industry, which provides a constant environment for learning and professional growth. Industry-Leading Benefits: Beyond competitive salaries and equity (GSUs), the perks remain a gold standard—ranging from high-quality on-site dining and fitness centers to comprehensive healthcare and generous parental leave. Scale and Impact: Even small optimizations or features can affect billions of users globally, offering a sense of scale that is difficult to find elsewhere. Internal Mobility: Google historically encourages "bungee" projects and internal transfers, allowing employees to switch teams or roles to keep their careers fresh without leaving the company.

Cons

Bureaucracy and "Red Tape": As the company has grown, the speed of execution has slowed. Navigating multiple layers of approval and stakeholder alignment can be frustrating for those used to a startup pace. Promotion Complexity: The promotion process (Perf) is often described as rigorous and sometimes subjective, requiring significant "packet" preparation and visibility that can feel political. Work-Life Balance Variance: While many teams enjoy great balance, high-priority "Alphabet" bets or cloud-infrastructure roles can involve demanding on-call rotations and long hours. Large-Scale Middle Management: With so many employees, it is easy to feel like a "cog in the machine," where individual contributions may feel diluted by the sheer size of the organization.

4.0
Jan 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

overall good, salary, good enviroment

Cons

could be better at salaries

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