Interview with Google's Engineering Lead: Hiring, Culture, & Career Tips

Balaji, a senior leader from Google joined us at the campus of Scaler School of Technology to address our students, and inspire them to become better engineers, and leaders of tomorrow,
With over 15 years of experience as an engineer, and engineering leader Mr Balaji currently leads The AD-Tech business of Google. Yes, that very business that’s responsible for billions in dollars of revenue for the company,

Previously he’s worked with Microsoft, and spent over a decade with Oracle,
When he’s not working, he likes to teach, and has been mentoring students at Scaler academy for over 3 years now.

In this podcast, he talks about the “Future of Education”, and what it takes to become successful as an Engineer, and as a leader.

Some highlights from the conversation -

1. How does Google Ads work? How can it help make Google Billions of Dollars in revenue?
2. What's it like to work at Google?
3. What are his responsibilities at Google?
4. Importance of mentors in life, and how to succeed?
5. How to evolve from an Engineer to a Leader
6. The impact of technology platforms in leveling the playing field for startups and small businesses.
7. He discusses the benefits of mentorship and how Scaler has provided a platform for him to mentor others.
8. The ability to balance personal commitments and professional growth in one's career.

To conclude, if you’re ever curious about what it takes to work at Google, you should watch this podcast!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introducing Balaji
03:16 - What do you do at Google?
06:24 - How is #lifeatgoogle
08:33 - Balaji on Scaler & Mentoring
13:11 - The Google Recruitment process
17:52 - Advice for students
22:44 - Are Degrees Important?
24:41 - What you want to see in College Curriculums?
26:05 - Careers in India vs US
29:28 - How students can sell product to companies?
33:39 - What is Google building in India?
34:51 - Q. Explain Ability to Scale things?
38:06 - Q. Should I choose a startup or work at Google?
40:05 - Q. Impact of AI inside Google?
47:55 - Q. Could you share Challenging project?
51:16 - Q. What advice would you give to your Younger self?
52:28 - Q. How to develop Leadership Skills?
53:54 - Q. How to reach Interview Stage in Google?
57:10 - Conclusion

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