Working at Google Austin in Austin
Technology · 1,500 local employees · Neighborhoods, commute data & housing
Google's Austin office occupies a prominent downtown location on West 2nd Street, serving as a key hub for the company's cloud computing, advertising, and developer relations teams. The Austin presence has grown significantly as Google invests in Texas talent, attracted by the city's vibrant tech scene, university pipeline from UT Austin, and favorable business climate. Engineers, product managers, and sales professionals work on Google Cloud Platform, YouTube, Search, and Android projects from the downtown office. Google Austin offers employees the company's signature perks including on-site dining, wellness programs, and collaborative workspaces designed to foster innovation in the heart of the city.
Campus Locations
Google Austin
500 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
Best Neighborhoods for Google Austin Employees
Walking distance within downtown to the West 2nd Street office.
North across the Congress Avenue Bridge to downtown.
East via Barton Springs Road to the downtown office.
Southeast through West Austin to the 2nd Street office.
Commute Map
Commute Map — Google Austin
Nearby School Districts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Google Austin located in Austin?
Google Austin's primary Austin-area location is Google Austin, at 500 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701. The commute map above shows door-to-door drive times from the neighborhoods relocating employees consider most.
Which Austin neighborhoods are best for Google Austin employees?
New hires at Google Austin most often land in Downtown Austin (around 5 minutes), South Congress (around 10 minutes), Zilker (around 10 minutes). Walking distance within downtown to the West 2nd Street office. Drive time is the usual deciding factor, but rent, school zones, and walkability differ a lot between these areas. Each neighborhood link above opens a full breakdown.
What do jobs at Google Austin pay in Austin?
Most Google Austin roles in Austin fall in the $100K-300K+ range, depending on function and seniority. Texas levies no state income tax, so a given salary stretches further here than the same number in California or New York. Our salary comparison calculator does the math for your situation.
How many people does Google Austin employ in Austin?
Google Austin employs roughly 1,500 people in the Austin area, putting it among the metro's larger technology employers. A footprint that size tends to mean steady hiring and a relocation process used to moving people in from out of state.
Does Google Austin offer relocation assistance?
Large Austin employers like Google Austin commonly offer relocation help to out-of-state hires: usually some mix of moving-cost reimbursement, temporary or furnished housing, and a home-finding trip. None of it is automatic. Ask your recruiter early, get the package in writing, and negotiate before you accept.
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