Google has recently opened a new office space in Pune’s Koregaon Park Annex, as part of its expansion plan in India. The new office, which will focus on developing advanced cloud technologies and providing technical support to customers, is expected to accommodate more than 1,300 employees.
One of the employees, Arsh Goyal, who is a software engineer at the Pune office, gave a tour of the new office on his Instagram account, which went viral online. In the video, he showed the various facilities and amenities that Google offers to its employees, such as a well-equipped cafe, a game zone, a recreation room, and a massage chair. He also showed the colorful and creative interiors and decor of the office, which reflect the Google culture and brand.
The video, which has received over 4.5 lakh views and 18,000 likes, has impressed and intrigued many internet users, who commented on how they would love to work at Google and how they envy the software engineer’s lifestyle.
A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer
Arsh Goyal, who has been working at Google for over two years, shared his typical day in the life of a software engineer at the Pune office. He said that he usually arrives at the office around 10 am, after having breakfast at home. He then checks his emails and messages, and attends some meetings and calls with his team and clients.
He said that he spends most of his time coding and debugging, and that he works on various projects and products related to cloud computing, such as Google Cloud Platform, Google Kubernetes Engine, and Google Cloud Functions. He said that he enjoys the challenges and the learning opportunities that his job offers, and that he always strives to deliver high-quality and innovative solutions.
He said that he takes breaks in between his work, and that he likes to relax and have fun at the office. He said that he often visits the cafe, where he can get free food and drinks, and that he likes to play games, such as table tennis and carrom, with his colleagues. He said that he also likes to use the massage chair, which helps him to de-stress and rejuvenate.
He said that he usually leaves the office around 7 pm, and that he sometimes goes out with his friends or colleagues for dinner or drinks. He said that he also likes to watch movies and web series, and that he is a big fan of Marvel and DC. He said that he tries to maintain a balance between his work and his personal life, and that he is happy and satisfied with his career at Google.
A Growth Opportunity for Google and India
The new office in Pune is part of Google’s broader digital strategy in India, which aims to tap into the talent and potential of the country. Google, which has been operating in India since 2004, has four other offices in the country, located in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Gurgaon, and Mumbai. Google, which employs over 4,000 people in India, offers various products and services, such as Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Pay, and Google Assistant.
Anil Bhansali, VP of Cloud Engineering, India, Google Cloud, said that the new office in Pune will enable Google to develop advanced cloud technologies, provide real-time technical advice, and deliver product and implementation expertise to its customers. He said that India has long been a hub for technology and innovation, and that the strong talent pool in the country makes it a strategic location for Google Cloud to invest in its cloud infrastructure, operations, and workforce.
He said that Google Cloud is committed to supporting the digital transformation and growth of its customers in India, across various sectors and industries, such as e-commerce, education, healthcare, media, and entertainment. He said that Google Cloud is also committed to empowering the small and medium businesses, startups, and developers in India, by providing them with affordable and accessible cloud solutions and tools.
