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Senior Software Engineer, Google Beam

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

Google Beam is a true-to-life new communication technology from Google that allows people to feel like they're having real face-to-face conversations, no matter the distance. Powered by realistic 3D ...

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job ...

Senior Software Engineer, Google Ads

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job ...

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What is it like to work at Google?

Google is known for its collaborative and innovative culture, prioritizing employee well-being, diversity, and creativity. The company's flat organizational structure and open communication channels allow employees to work on various projects, participate in hackathons, and engage in cross-functional teams, fostering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Working at Google may appeal to candidates who value autonomy, continuous learning, and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that have a significant impact on people's lives.

Do workers at Google get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Does Google pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

At Google, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Google affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Google?

Most people get paid time off work.
85% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 41% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at Google worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
87% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Google workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
71% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Google workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
83% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Google?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
82% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Google managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
90% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Google spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
23% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Google?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is a Google job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
94% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Google good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Google feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
92% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Google get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
89% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Google?

Some people feel stressed out here.
48% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Google enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Google recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
75% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Google?

Most people got enough training when they started.
79% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Google?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 82% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people think Google’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
51% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Google is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
84% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Infographic showing various Communications job openings at Google in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

External Communications Manager, Google Cloud Platform Portfolio

Google

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Google rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 188 rated software companies


Job description

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X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or internal and executive communications with technology products or services.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience in influencing across different, technical, and non-technical teams with sometimes competing objectives, effectively aligning resources and direction to execute high-impact narratives.
  • Experience managing external public relation agencies, including defining clear campaign objectives, deliverables, and tracking measurable impact.
  • Experience working with engineering and product leaders to elevate their external presence across traditional and new media channels.
  • Track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with media, developers, and industry opinion leaders.
  • Strong technical curiosity and the ability to rapidly comprehend and clearly articulate a wide variety of technologies, from developer platforms to agentic data ecosystems.

About the job
As part of the Google Cloud Communications team in Global Communications and Public Affairs (GCPA), it's our job to help inform and educate customers, partners, opinion leaders - and our own employees - about the benefits of our products, our company culture and values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. To succeed here, you'll need to combine creativity with organizational skills and manage numerous projects to tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators. Things happen quickly at Google, and you'll need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally, and someone who isn't afraid to take risks or try new things.
In this role, you will act as a subject-matter specialist, developing and executing long-term external communications plans that align directly with overarching business goals across the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem. You will translate complex engineering milestones and product breakthroughs into compelling stories that resonate with a different range of audiences, from developer communities and data scientists to enterprise business leaders.
Additionally, you will navigate the intersection of technical, developer-focused communications and high-level enterprise business narratives. Your proficiency in executive stakeholder management, business acumen, and external relationship-building will be crucial as you coach executive leaders, build strong media partnerships, and safeguard Google Cloud's reputation across this expansive portfolio.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $141000 - $206000 (USD) 15% bonus target bonus equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans for the GCP portfolio, aligning with product launches, platform updates, and strategic initiatives.
  • Craft compelling messaging and pitches that translate GCP's technical capabilities-including developer tools and agentic solutions-into impactful business and industry stories.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders across the GCP engineering and product organizations, preparing them for external press engagements and thought leadership.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key tech, developer, and business journalists, as well as key opinion formers to secure high-impact coverage.
  • Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Engineering, Developer Relations, Legal, and Government Affairs teams to ensure cohesive, consistent, and integrated messaging across complex, cross-portfolio initiatives.

Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy .
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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