Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Ever wondered what life at Google is like? In this video, I answer a bunch of your questions about working as a software engineer at Google and general life as a Google software engineer.
0:00 | Sneak peek
0:04 | Introduction
1:06 | What position at Google did I aspire to move into?
1:24 | Despite having so many perks and interesting stuff to work on, why do so many people end up leaving Google within 2-3 years?
2:06 | What is the most important skill I learnt at Google?
3:02 | Many programmers consider Google their dream job; as someone who worked at Google, did my dreams and aspirations “level up”? What was my next big goal once I was working at Google?
4:08 | What was the work-life balance like at Google? Could I still have a social life and work comfortably?
5:46 | What does a Google code review look like?
7:15 | What’s the introduction process like when you first get hired? Do you get a mentor?
8:05 | How difficult/easy is it to switch to a team/product that you’re passionate about inside Google?
8:55 | Insights on Google Search?
10:34 | What were the percentages of non-U.S. vs. U.S. engineers and female vs. male engineers?
11:05 | Are Google offices open 24/7?
11:10 | Is there some kind of Google bus that takes people to the office?
11:17 | How often do people ask for and get help? Is it encouraged?
11:52 | How easily can someone change teams?
11:56 | Did he smash the like button?
11:59 | Did I feel like I (or anyone else) could get be fired at any time, and if yes, why?
12:49 | Do you have days off at Google, or do you work every day in a row?
13:26 | If I didn’t have AlgoExpert (and SystemsExpert), would I have stayed at Google if I didn’t get the Facebook offer?
13:54 | Google has a very metrics-driven performance process; do some people seek out projects purely for promotion/performance reasons, and does your relationship with your manager affect your performance at all?
15:54 | Do Googlers get discounts on Google products like the Pixel phone?
16:44 | How much free food can you get before getting fired?
18:14 | At Google, do most people still practice a lot and/or run a side-business; if not, why? Also, how did I not become complacent given the golden handcuffs that Google bestowed me?
19:51 | How to get more likes on Memegen?
20:34 | Have I met Jeff Dean? Any other famous people? Most impressive thing I’ve seen?
21:13 | If I were the CEO of Google, what (if anything) would I try to change about Google’s culture in order to give those who work there an even better experience?
21:31 | Conclusion
AlgoExpert: algoexpert.io/clem
SystemsExpert: systemsexpert.io/clem
My LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clementmihailescu
My Instagram: instagram.com/clement_mihailescu
My Twitter: twitter.com/clemmihai
Prepping for coding interviews? Practice with 90 video explanations of popular interview questions and a full-fledged coding workspace on AlgoExpert: algoexpert.io (use "clem" promo code for a discount!)
Ever wondered what life at Google is like? In this video, I answer a bunch of your questions about working as a software engineer at Google and general life as a Google software engineer.
0:00 | Sneak peek
0:04 | Introduction
1:06 | What position at Google did I aspire to move into?
1:24 | Despite having so many perks and interesting stuff to work on, why do so many people end up leaving Google within 2-3 years?
2:06 | What is the most important skill I learnt at Google?
3:02 | Many programmers consider Google their dream job; as someone who worked at Google, did my dreams and aspirations “level up”? What was my next big goal once I was working at Google?
4:08 | What was the work-life balance like at Google? Could I still have a social life and work comfortably?
5:46 | What does a Google code review look like?
7:15 | What’s the introduction process like when you first get hired? Do you get a mentor?
8:05 | How difficult/easy is it to switch to a team/product that you’re passionate about inside Google?
8:55 | Insights on Google Search?
10:34 | What were the percentages of non-U.S. vs. U.S. engineers and female vs. male engineers?
11:05 | Are Google offices open 24/7?
11:10 | Is there some kind of Google bus that takes people to the office?
11:17 | How often do people ask for and get help? Is it encouraged?
11:52 | How easily can someone change teams?
11:56 | Did he smash the like button?
11:59 | Did I feel like I (or anyone else) could get be fired at any time, and if yes, why?
12:49 | Do you have days off at Google, or do you work every day in a row?
13:26 | If I didn’t have AlgoExpert (and SystemsExpert), would I have stayed at Google if I didn’t get the Facebook offer?
13:54 | Google has a very metrics-driven performance process; do some people seek out projects purely for promotion/performance reasons, and does your relationship with your manager affect your performance at all?
15:54 | Do Googlers get discounts on Google products like the Pixel phone?
16:44 | How much free food can you get before getting fired?
18:14 | At Google, do most people still practice a lot and/or run a side-business; if not, why? Also, how did I not become complacent given the golden handcuffs that Google bestowed me?
19:51 | How to get more likes on Memegen?
20:34 | Have I met Jeff Dean? Any other famous people? Most impressive thing I’ve seen?
21:13 | If I were the CEO of Google, what (if anything) would I try to change about Google’s culture in order to give those who work there an even better experience?
21:31 | Conclusion
AlgoExpert: algoexpert.io/clem
SystemsExpert: systemsexpert.io/clem
My LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clementmihailescu
My Instagram: instagram.com/clement_mihailescu
My Twitter: twitter.com/clemmihai
Prepping for coding interviews? Practice with 90 video explanations of popular interview questions and a full-fledged coding workspace on AlgoExpert: algoexpert.io (use "clem" promo code for a discount!)
