Good pay, but expect to work for it
The pay and benefits are decent here, especially for big tech, but you really earn it with the workload. Not as flexible as some places.
The base salary for a Software Engineer here is really competitive, especially for a big tech company. Health insurance and 401k matching are pretty solid benefits too. You'll get stock options, which is a nice perk if the company keeps growing.
It's tough to understand how bonuses are really calculated, it feels a bit opaque sometimes. For us in the Mountain View office, the hybrid model means less WFH flexibility than I'd like. You definitely earn that good pay with the long hours, especially working on those algorithm-driven products.
Be clearer about bonus targets and how they're achieved. Also, consider offering more remote work options for employees.