A Day in the Life of a 21-Year-Old Software Engineer at Google’s Bengaluru Office, Watch Video
A Day in the Life of a 21-Year-Old Software Engineer at Google’s Bengaluru Office, Watch Video
Working at Google is often considered a dream job, and a recent video by Divyanshi, a 21-year-old software engineer at Google’s Bengaluru office, provides a glimpse into her experience at the tech giant. Her day highlights both the perks and challenges of being part of one of the most sought-after workplaces globally.
Divyanshi begins her day around 9:30 a.m. with a cab ride using Google’s in-house cab scheduling service, G-Cab. This convenient option allows employees to book rides based on their schedules, making the notorious traffic in Bengaluru a bit more manageable. Her destination is Google’s office at Bagmane Tech Park, which she describes as “quite scenic.”
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Upon arriving at the office, Divyanshi enjoys breakfast, a routine she seems to cherish. Google features several cafés in each building, offering a variety of cuisines. She fuels up with hot chocolate and her favorite meal to kick-start her day.
Her workdays are a mix of slower design tasks and intense coding sessions. On this particular day, she focuses on coding a task she finds satisfying and productive. In between her coding sessions, she participates in meetings held in Google’s thoughtfully designed meeting rooms.
One of the best parts of Divyanshi’s day is the ice cream counter that happens midweek. Every Wednesday, employees get to enjoy a special treat, and this week it was from Baskin Robbins. Divyanshi chose a cookies-and-cream cone with her favorite toppings. Another great feature is Google’s micro kitchens, a concept inspired by the company’s founders. The idea is to have food available within 20 feet of any employee to keep them energized and boost their creativity.
After a productive workday, Divyanshi finishes up in the evening and schedules her G-Cab for a later time to avoid rush-hour traffic. Her day concludes much like it started organized, structured, and sprinkled with a few treats.
Divyanshi’s day showcases the balance Google aims for between work and comfort. With flexible commuting options, varied dining choices, ice cream Wednesdays, and easily accessible snacks, the workplace is designed to keep employees motivated and happy. For those aspiring to work in tech, it offers a glimpse into what makes Google more than just a job; it’s an environment that encourages creativity, productivity, and well-being.
