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A Lesson in Confidence: What I’ve Learned From Working at Google as a Software Engineer
I wish I knew these things when I started
This coming July marks my 3rd year at Google. With my approaching Googleversary, I’ve been musing about my journey from an anxious new grad to a prosperous SWE.
I joined in 2019 right after graduating from The Ohio State University with a B.S in Computer Science and Engineering. I remember being excited
A lot has changed since then.
My journey started with Google’s Engineering Residency Program, a rotational program for new grads that offered exposure to multiple teams within Google and made it easier to build relationships with other members. After completing the program, members frequently convert to full-time roles at Google. The program also offers additional mentorship to help with transitioning from academia to the industry. Sadly, the program no longer exists, so the timing worked out well for me.
Joining Google was an overwhelming experience for me. I couldn’t believe that I had pulled it off. Even if eng res wasn’t quite as good as a standard L3 position, it was an opportunity I couldn’t refuse. I packed up my things and bought a one-way ticket from Cleveland to San Francisco.
