YouTube reviews

4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,026 total reviews)

Neal Mohan

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

YouTube has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,026 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The YouTube employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologia da informação industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Jan 7, 2016

Amazing, but Chaotic and beware the Middle Management

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

Highly influential product with global reach. Is a big business but retains smaller business dynamism. Compensation, Benefits and working environment (including colleagues) are best in class. High levels of autonomy and responsibility. Excellent internal mobility.

Cons

Always too much to do and never enough resources to do it. Increasingly favouring individual achievement and those who are the best at shouting the loudest and being the most visible, and under acknowledging quiet achievers and team players. Managers are either under appreciated and under resourced, or of questionable competence, particularly middle management. Career options are limited outside of California. Increasing levels of internal politics.

4.0
Aug 1, 2015

working for the biggest and the bestest

Anonymous employee
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

You're working for one of the greatest companies on the planet! I learned so much during my time here. The skills that you acquire will stick with you for a lifetime, YT is comparable to a job bootcamp, if you're seeking that big push to take your career to the next level this is it. It has lead to so many incredible job offers within the realm of high tech. Your entire way of thinking will be changed for the better. Working with the biggest and the brightest means that you're surrounded by innovative thinkers who are highly intelligent. Everyone here is incredibly motivated and determined, which is contagious. Overall upper management seems happy and genuinely want you to succeed. Everyone is very approachable here. The company has a vibe that is comparable to a startup, but without the frat mentality and shabby esthetics. Despite working long hours the perks do soften the blow of stress that does arise (it is high tech afterall). There is food everywhere, awesome mini events, a state of the art fitness center, a pool, a gorgeous courtyard, and so much more. Everyone works hard and they make sure to play hard too.

Cons

As a contractor you are technically not a 'real' employee. You cannot attend certain meetings or participate in offsites which is a bummer. The process of becoming an FTE is not guaranteed unfortunately. Just going in with that mindset is probably best, so you aren't set up for disapppointment if a perm position doesn't present itself to you.

4.0
Apr 25, 2015

Pretty nice place to work

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

The best of Google: great compensation, benefits, and perks, smart colleagues, interesting work, flexibility, ability to self-direct your projects etc.

Cons

The worst of Google: overcrowded offices, constant reorganizations, revolving door of employees coming and leaving, chaotic or nonexistent management.

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