If you're tired of your commute, but still want to work for one of the most prestigious companies in the world, Google is currently hiring for a wide range of fully remote positions that could be your ticket to meetings in your pajamas.
The benefits of remote work for employers and employees alike have been well-document over the last few years, and unlike some big tech firms, Google has been happy to adopt the new normal for some of its employees. As a result, many of its highly sought-after positions offer fully remote opportunities, as well as the generous pay and extensive benefits that Google has become known for over the years.
In this guide, you'll learn about some of the fully remote jobs at Google, how to apply for them, and whether or not working remotely for Google is a good fit for you.
Fully Remote Google Jobs: Listings and Locations
If you're looking for a fully remote job, chances are you aren't entirely worried about where exactly the job will be based. Still, whether you're trying to manage your schedule with conflicting time zones or just want to know how long the flight will be if you need to commute, Google job listings provide the office you'll be reporting to.
As you can imagine, Google has office all over the world, so the variety of reporting is quite substantial. If you're willing to be flexible, though, every one of these jobs can be yours, as long as you qualify.
Here is a list of just some of the fully remote jobs available at Google:
- Program Manager, Data Center Construction (Iowa, USA)
- Outbound Product Manager, Compliance, Google Cloud (Zurich, Switzerland)
- Head of Digital Customer Success, Security Customer Outcomes (Austin, TX, USA)
- Customer Engineer, Data Analytics, Google Cloud (Colombia)
- Cloud Customer Engineer, Public Sector (San Diego, CA, USA)
- Hardware System Reliability Engineer (India)
- Security Sales Specialist, Cloud Public Sector (Virginia, USA)
- Site Manufacturing Operations Manager, Technical Infrastructure (Thailand)
- Practice Leader, Cyber Crisis Communications (Australia)
- Product Quality Engineer, Product Operations, Devices and Services (India)
- Security Engineering Manager, Malware, Mandiant (United Kingdom)
Out of the approximate 1,000 positions listed at Google, only around 60 of them are considered “remote eligible.” Still, that's a lot to choose from, so take your pick and get started!
There are also Google intern opportunities up for grabs, but you'll need to be quick, as applications need to be in by mid-December.
Is Remote Work Right for You?
Remote work has become a considerably popular employee benefit since the forced office exodus as a result of the pandemic. Work from home statistics show that employees can benefit in a number of ways, including improved productivity, better mental health, and a more flexible schedule. Even better, employers have been shown to experience increased revenue, less turnover, and reduced absenteeism.
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Still, remote work isn't for everyone, which is why it's important to consider the actual work conditions of working from home before making a decision. After all, you don't want to start working from your dream job at Google, only to put in your two weeks' notice later that day because remote work wasn't a good fit.
For starters, it can be a bit isolating. If you're a social person that gets energy from small talk with others, all that alone time in video chats could wear on you. Additionally, distractions in the home are a very real concern, so if you're prone to wandering around your house or tidying up when you don't want to get work done, remote work could actually impede your productivity.
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Should You Work at Google?
For years, Google was the pinnacle of job aspirations. The big tech firm was considered the gold standard on everything from pay and benefits to company culture and global influence.
However, over the last few years, the reputation of the tech industry — and Google along with it — has gotten decidedly worse. From mass layoffs to discontinued benefits, the once-prolific industry hasn't been a shining example of how to take care of employees.
Let's be honest, though, you can't get more prestigious than Google when it comes to tech industry jobs. The company is arguably the biggest innovator in the space and its arm of influence is nothing if not substantial. Google is also at the forefront of the AI advancements, with its Bard and Gemini platforms representing two of the most established platforms in the industry.
All that to say, working at Google may not be a luxurious as it used to be, but it's still considering one of the best companies to work for by the business world.
How to Apply for Fully Remote Jobs at Google
If you're still on board with working remotely for Google, the next step is actually applying to these positions. You can either click the links above to the specific job listings, or head to the Google Careers website to get started.
In the filters, you'll see a small check box that says, “remote eligible.” Make sure that this box is filled in, and you'll be provided with all the fully remote eligible jobs at Google right now.
