keep inspiring me

Has the geek inside of you ever contemplated what it would be like to work for the greatest search engine to ever be built? Have you ever wondered what life behind those four colored doors is like? Surely their offices must be different to the ordinary, seeing as the majority of the internet is dependent on the company. Surely they must have gaming consoles in each cubicle along with a personal masseuse? One things for sure, they have amazing chefs that cook the finest of dishes, everyday. Did we forget to mention that they have bikes to transport you from office to office? Let’s not overlook the volleyball courts behind the cafeteria and the slides that take you from floor to floor. Think we’re messing about? Have a look for yourself.

Google.

Though Google has grown a lot since it opened in 1998, we still maintain a small company feel. At lunchtime, almost everyone eats in the office café, sitting at whatever table has an opening and enjoying conversations with Googlers from different teams. Our commitment to innovation depends on everyone being comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. Every employee is a hands-on contributor, and everyone wears several hats. Because we believe that each Googler is an equally important part of our success, no one hesitates to pose questions directly to Larry or Sergey in our weekly all-hands (“TGIF”) meetings – or spike a volleyball across the net at a corporate officer.

We are aggressively inclusive in our hiring, and we favor ability over experience. We have offices around the world and dozens of languages are spoken by Google staffers, from Turkish to Telugu. The result is a team that reflects the global audience Google serves. When not at work, Googlers pursue interests from cross-country cycling to wine tasting, from flying to frisbee.

As we continue to grow, we are always looking for those who share a commitment to creating search perfection and having a great time doing it.

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