What’s it like to work at Google Sydney?
Google’s Sydney, Australia office opened 3 years ago as a two-person sales team to help sell AdWords in the local marketplace. It expanded. The original Google Maps team set up shop alongside. The sales staff grew. Marketing and on-line support joined in. Today, the Sydney office, set in a spectacular location with harbour and city views, houses Sales, Support, Systems Operations, Engineering, and more. It is the base for Google’s activities in Australia and New Zealand and helps support the whole Asia-Pacific region.
Life at Google Sydney
We work hard but we make time to relax, too. Lunches are catered daily, there are free snacks and drinks, massage is available on-site, and there’s a pool table overlooking the city skyline. The environment is both productive and fun. Google Sydney has become one of the most sought-after job placements in the market.
Are you a software engineer? Working with our pioneering engineering department will see you bring all your skills to the fore. The Google Maps team includes experts in geospatial search, data mining, computer graphics, user interfaces and other fields. We also have engineers working in computer security, networking and global system administration. If you’re a sharp engineer who loves building real-world software, there’s a place for you at Google.
Do you want to help grow the Google business? Working with our Sales and Online team you will build on the success of our online advertising models, AdWords and AdSense. These ground-breaking products couple search and advertising to place relevant ads in front of interested people. You can help grow our customer base and, using our online tools, work with advertisers to reach more users more effectively.
Opportunities in the Google Sydney
Applicants must have a passion for the internet and want to help shape the future of one of the world’s most exciting companies.
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Benefits of working at Google
What are the benefits of working at Google, in addition to being involved with an inspiring and leading-edge company?
- Private medical benefits for employees and their dependents
- Superior superannuation contributions
- Travel accident and life insurance
- Free lunch, snacks and a well-stocked drinks fridge
- Onsite massage and so much more!
Learn more about working at Google
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Meet Sydney Googlers
Mike (Account Associate)
In 2004 Mike graduated from the University of Queensland with degrees in law and computer science. “When I finished university, I thought I wanted to be a lawyer in a big law firm. However, I quickly began to realize that I really enjoy thinking about and working on Internet related projects. I love working at Google because I get to explore interesting things all day long with incredibly interesting, smart people.”
Before coming to Google, Mike ran an internet software company that designed solutions for small businesses. While running the company, Mike discovered Google AdWords and became hooked on the power of the advertising platform. “I could see the huge potential AdWords has to change the way business is conducted – whether you are a multinational company or a local corner store. Google AdWords changes the dynamics of business. It makes it easy for businesses everywhere to reach out to their ideal customers in a cost-effective way.”
Each day, Mike advises clients on the best strategies for their advertising campaigns and is also part of the local technical team. “I absolutely love coming to work everyday, not only because of the fun we have, but also because of the interesting challenges that are constantly thrown my way. If you are self-motivated, there is never a shortage of amazing things to work on!”
Adam (Software Engineer)
After finishing his Computer Science Honours degree at UNSW in 2005, Adam was bursting with ideas and enthusiasm. “One of the most satisfying aspects of a career in computing is developing software that is used by other people. At Google, my software is being used on a global level, enriching people’s lives worldwide.”
At university, Adam developed a fascination for algorithms and distributed systems, and completed an Honours thesis in machine learning. “Many people who complete computing degrees at university end up in jobs that do not challenge their technical and problem solving abilities, especially in Australia. As a Software Engineer at one of the most exciting companies in the world, I am constantly being challenged and learning new skills. We handle amazingly large datasets, and to manage these requires some of the most sophisticated algorithms and infrastructure in use today.”
“The work environment is amazing. I am surrounded by some of the most brilliant people in the industry today: I sit next to one of the original creators of Google Maps, and opposite him is the author of a textbook I used at university. The focus is on getting the work done, rather than working a fixed number of hours - a flexibility that I thrive in. It feels less like sitting in an office, and more like being at university – but with much better food! (And did I mention we get free lunch?)”
By his second week of working for Google, Adam had already worked in Silicon Valley and New York. “Google is my passport to the world – it is the opportunity of a lifetime.”
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