Life at Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/Life at Googleen-usThu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/static/blogv2/images/google.pngLife at Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/4 projects Google interns are working on this yearhttps://blog.google/inside-google/googlers/google-interns-2023-projects/A collage of five people — from left to right: Aden, Jared, Dafne, Chenille and Hisham — all smiling at the camera.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/International_Intern_Day.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">To celebrate International Intern Day 2023, we’re spotlighting projects from Google interns around the world.Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/googlers/google-interns-2023-projects/Life at Googlearticle4 projects Google interns are working on this yearTo celebrate International Intern Day 2023, we’re spotlighting projects from Google interns around the world.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/googlers/google-interns-2023-projects/Aden HaussmannAssociate Product Management InternHow Google Taiwan builds new features and productshttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/how-google-taiwan-builds-new-features-and-products/Two people walking past a wall with a large "G" on it<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/TW2a.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Four Googlers share what it’s like to build next-generation hardware and software products at Google Taiwan.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:50:00 +0000https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/how-google-taiwan-builds-new-features-and-products/Google in AsiaLife at GoogleDevices & ServicesarticleHow Google Taiwan builds new features and productsGooglehttps://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/how-google-taiwan-builds-new-features-and-products/Sumi SamDirector of Technical Program ManagementGooglers share their stories for Disability Pride Monthhttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/disability-pride-month-2023/Title says, Our Truths, Our Power. Portraits of Aubrie, Jalon, Parinita, and Shar. Google logo in the corner.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/DisabilityAlliance_Thumbnail_v7.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In celebration of Disability Pride Month, we learn from four Googlers about what their identity means to them.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/disability-pride-month-2023/AccessibilityLife at GoogleDiversity and InclusionGooglersarticleGooglers share their stories for Disability Pride MonthIn celebration of Disability Pride Month, we learn from four Googlers about what their identity means to them.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/disability-pride-month-2023/Aubrie LeeBrand Manager, NamingThe meaning of I/O: How Google's annual event got its namehttps://blog.google/inside-google/google-io-meaning/An illustration of a giant blue “I slash O” floating on top of clouds against a blue sky background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/I-O_Name_Origin_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">This year marks Google I/O’s 15th anniversary. To celebrate, we’re answering the question “What does I/O mean?”Tue, 09 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/google-io-meaning/Life at GooglearticleThe meaning of I/O: How Google's annual event got its nameThis year marks Google I/O’s 15th anniversary. To celebrate, we’re answering the question “What does I/O mean?”Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/google-io-meaning/Chaim GartenbergPier 57, a love letter to New York Cityhttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/pier-57-new-york-opens-to-public/An aerial view of Pier 57 on the Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Pier57_Social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">On April 1, we’re welcoming the public to New York’s newest dining, cultural, and educational destination: Pier 57.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/pier-57-new-york-opens-to-public/Life at GooglearticlePier 57, a love letter to New York CityOn April 1, we’re welcoming the public to New York’s newest dining, cultural, and educational destination: Pier 57.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/pier-57-new-york-opens-to-public/GoogleHow we created this year's I/O save the date puzzlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/io-2023-save-the-date-puzzle/An animated gif of a black background with a white outline of a long rectangle in the middle. In the center of the rectangle are six dots. From left to right, the dots change from white to blue, red, green, yellow, gray and blue. They then erase their col<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Hint-3_Twitter.gif">It’s that time again! Google I/O is May 10, and save the dates are out — and this year, we’re giving you a look at how we made them.Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:45:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/io-2023-save-the-date-puzzle/Life at GoogleDevelopersarticleHow we created this year's I/O save the date puzzleIt’s that time again! Google I/O is May 10, and save the dates are out — and this year, we’re giving you a look at how we made them.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/io-2023-save-the-date-puzzle/Ari MariniKeyword contributorJenny’s path to become a Director of Customer Engineeringhttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/jennys-path-to-become-a-director-of-customer-engineering/Jenny standing on a stage speaking into a microphone. On the screen behind her is a slide introducing her.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MPTG_Header_-_Jenny_3.0.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Meet Jenny Sun, who is helping drive digital transformation at Google Cloud Greater China.Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/jennys-path-to-become-a-director-of-customer-engineering/My Path to GoogleGoogle in AsiaLife at GoogleGooglersarticleJenny’s path to become a Director of Customer EngineeringMeet Jenny Sun, who is helping drive digital transformation at Google Cloud Greater China.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/jennys-path-to-become-a-director-of-customer-engineering/Krystle NonisKeyword ContributorA Google engineer’s journey from Cairo to Warsawhttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/a-google-engineers-journey-from-cairo-to-warsaw/Rand smiles and stands with his arm crossed in front of an illustrated wall with the Google logo.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MPTG_-_Rand_1.0_VvbZOWM.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Meet Rand El Morry, a new Googler who moved from Cairo to Warsaw for his role.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/a-google-engineers-journey-from-cairo-to-warsaw/My Path to GoogleLife at GoogleGooglersarticleA Google engineer’s journey from Cairo to WarsawMeet Rand El Morry, a new Googler who moved from Cairo to Warsaw for his role.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/a-google-engineers-journey-from-cairo-to-warsaw/Noa ShemerKeyword ContributorHere for a pun time: Meet the punniest Googlerhttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/google-pun-competition-arts-program/An illustration of fish against a musical scale in the background. The fish have piano keys instead of scales.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/fish_puns_hero_v2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Grab a seat and get ready for the good times (and the eyes) to roll.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/google-pun-competition-arts-program/Life at GooglearticleHere for a pun time: Meet the punniest GooglerGrab a seat and get ready for the good times (and the eyes) to roll.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/google-pun-competition-arts-program/Molly McHugh-JohnsonContributorThe KeywordHow this Googler lifts up Indigenous communitieshttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/tech-indigenous-communities/A woman in a black Google Cloud sweater sits on a rock in front of a painted sculpture of a buffalo.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MRFJ_AM_mLPU1h0.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">As senior corporate counsel in Google Cloud, Maria also takes time to partner with Googlers and people in her community.Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/tech-indigenous-communities/EducationLife at GoogleDiversity and InclusionGooglersarticleHow this Googler lifts up Indigenous communitiesAs senior corporate counsel in Google Cloud, Maria also takes time to partner with Googlers and people in her community.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/tech-indigenous-communities/Charlene CleeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Program ManagerHow Sameer got back into tech and on our Responsible AI teamhttps://blog.google/inside-google/googlers/how-sameer-got-back-into-tech-and-on-our-responsible-ai-team/Sameer, in a black t-shirt and blue jeans, sits on a bridge overlooking a wooded river.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Untitled_design_8_yA2Bo9g.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Meet Sameer Sethi, a technical program manager working in responsible AI.Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/googlers/how-sameer-got-back-into-tech-and-on-our-responsible-ai-team/IndiaMy Path to GoogleLife at GoogleGooglersarticleHow Sameer got back into tech and on our Responsible AI teamMeet Sameer Sethi, a technical program manager working in responsible AI.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/googlers/how-sameer-got-back-into-tech-and-on-our-responsible-ai-team/Jason RowlandKeyword ContributorThe inside story of how Google bathrooms became classroomshttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/inside-story-learning-on-the-loo/An illustrated image of green bathroom stall doors in a row. One stall door is open revealing a white illustrated toilet.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/learning_on_the_loo_hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learning on the Loo, a series of one-pagers with quick lessons in productivity, career and personal development, is a fixture in many Google office bathrooms across the …Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/inside-story-learning-on-the-loo/Life at GooglearticleThe inside story of how Google bathrooms became classroomsLearning on the Loo, a series of one-pagers with quick lessons in productivity, career and personal development, is a fixture in many Google office bathrooms across the globe.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/inside-story-learning-on-the-loo/Molly McHugh-JohnsonContributorThe KeywordImproving accessibility led this UX researcher to Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/improving-accessibility-led-this-ux-researcher-to-google/Jerry sits on a couch inside a Google office.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Untitled_design_6_VBPoCvV.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Meet Jerry Robinson, a user experience (UX) researcher on our Central Product Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility team.Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/improving-accessibility-led-this-ux-researcher-to-google/AccessibilityMy Path to GoogleLife at GoogleGooglersarticleImproving accessibility led this UX researcher to GoogleMeet Jerry Robinson, a user experience (UX) researcher on our Central Product Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility team.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/improving-accessibility-led-this-ux-researcher-to-google/Jessie Linn ObanaContributor, The KeywordHow mentoring startups helped me grow as a Googlerhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/how-mentoring-startups-helped-me-grow-as-a-googler/Three men stand in front of a model Ferris wheel that says “Google” in a brightly-lit office. Out the large window behind them you can see grass, trees, and a window-paneled building.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Keyword_Hero_Gritly_updated_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Growing up, I avoided mentorship at all costs. Since I was raised by a single mother and my father has been incarcerated most of my life, I always viewed mentoring progr…Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/how-mentoring-startups-helped-me-grow-as-a-googler/EntrepreneursLife at GoogleDiversity and InclusionarticleHow mentoring startups helped me grow as a GooglerGooglehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/how-mentoring-startups-helped-me-grow-as-a-googler/Tyson BrownStrategic Partner Manager, Devices & ServicesGoogleHow Googlers are honoring Hindu Heritage Monthhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/hindu-heritage-month-2022/Animation of people celebrating Diwali and a close-up of a variety of foods on a table<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/DEMO_gif_LM_1.gif">This year, the Hindu chapter of Google's Inter Belief Network (IBN) employee resource group is honoring the many important festivals happening this month.Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/hindu-heritage-month-2022/Life at GoogleDiversity and InclusionGooglersEntrepreneursIndiaarticleHow Googlers are honoring Hindu Heritage MonthThis year, the Hindu chapter of Google's Inter Belief Network (IBN) employee resource group is honoring the many important festivals happening this month.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/hindu-heritage-month-2022/Naman TyagiSoftware Engineer, WaymoHindu ERG chapter leadHow Camille and Aurane became community leads at Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/how-camille-and-aurane-became-community-leads-at-google/Headshots of Camille and Aurane against a white and blue background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/2_imgs.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">As we celebrate Black History Month in various countries across Europe, we sat down with Aurane and Camille — two leads of the Black Googler Network.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:41:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/how-camille-and-aurane-became-community-leads-at-google/My Path to GoogleLife at GoogleGooglersarticleHow Camille and Aurane became community leads at GoogleAs we celebrate Black History Month in various countries across Europe, we sat down with Aurane and Camille — two leads of the Black Googler Network.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/how-camille-and-aurane-became-community-leads-at-google/Noa ShemerKeyword ContributorHow seeking inclusion in tech led Lara to Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/how-seeking-inclusion-in-tech-led-lara-to-google/Lara Suzuki sits on a desk surrounded by five small robots made of interlocking bricks.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MPTG_-_Larissa_1.0.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Meet Lara Suzuki, a technical director in Google Cloud’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer, who works out of our London office.Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/how-seeking-inclusion-in-tech-led-lara-to-google/My Path to GoogleLife at GoogleGooglersarticleHow seeking inclusion in tech led Lara to GoogleMeet Lara Suzuki, a technical director in Google Cloud’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer, who works out of our London office.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/how-seeking-inclusion-in-tech-led-lara-to-google/Daphne KarpelContributor, The Keyword4 Googlers on coming out at work — and in lifehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/national-coming-out-day-2022/Rainbow gradient background with 4 pictures of Googlers and their loved ones<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Keyword.max-600x600.format-webp_5UfJYks.webp">October 11 is National Coming Out Day. Four Googlers open up about coming out and share advice on embracing one’s identity.Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/national-coming-out-day-2022/Life at GoogleDiversity and InclusionGooglersarticle4 Googlers on coming out at work — and in lifeOctober 11 is National Coming Out Day. Four Googlers open up about coming out and share advice on embracing one’s identity.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/national-coming-out-day-2022/Mohit Jolly (he/him)Senior Director, Ads Marketing & PRIDE at Google Americas SponsorThis Googler helps make Pixel phones the best they can behttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/this-googler-helps-make-pixel-phones-the-best-they-can-be/Frances standing in front of a stage with a Made by Google sign and a big screen. She’s wearing a headset. There are white chairs lined up behind her.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IMG_20181016_102006.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Meet Frances Wang, a test engineering director at Google Pixel.Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/this-googler-helps-make-pixel-phones-the-best-they-can-be/My Path to GoogleGoogle in AsiaLife at GoogleGooglersarticleThis Googler helps make Pixel phones the best they can beMeet Frances Wang, a test engineering director at Google Pixel.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/this-googler-helps-make-pixel-phones-the-best-they-can-be/Krystle NonisKeyword ContributorHow a second chance led Paula to Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/how-a-second-chance-led-paula-to-google/Paula smiling in her home office. Behind her is a bookcase with a Noogler hat, plant and books.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/MPTG_-_paulamartinez_2.0.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Meet Paula Martinez, a Google Cloud Marketing Manager based out of Argentina.Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/how-a-second-chance-led-paula-to-google/My Path to GoogleLife at GoogleGooglersarticleHow a second chance led Paula to GoogleMeet Paula Martinez, a Google Cloud Marketing Manager based out of Argentina.Googlehttps://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/how-a-second-chance-led-paula-to-google/Jessie Linn ObanaContributor, The Keyword