Tech Giant Google has announced plans to launch a Product Development Centre or PDC (READ MORE), the first of its kind in Africa.
Google is currently hiring for different positions including:
  • Engineering Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior UX Designer
  • UX Researcher
Google says it is looking for talented, creative, and collaborative people who can help solve difficult and important technical challenges. These will include improving the smartphone experience for Africans and building bespoke products for users in the region.
Google is arguably the biggest and most profitable tech company in the world and is renowned for its generous packages. Here are 5 reasons techies in Nairobi should work for Google:
Health and wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
  • Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
  • Onsite wellness centers
  • Access to mental health apps
  • Second medical opinion for you and your loved ones
  • Medical advocacy program for transgender employees
Financial wellbeing
  • Competitive compensation
  • Regular bonus and equity refresh opportunities
  • Generous retirement plans
  • Annual cross-company pay equity analysis and adjustments
  • Student loan reimbursement
  • 1-on-1 financial coaching
Flexibility and time off
  • Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, parental leave, disability, holidays, and global reset/wellbeing days
  • Hybrid work model — two work from home days each week for most roles
  • Remote work opportunities available
  • Four "work from anywhere" weeks per year
  • Part-time work and job-sharing options
Family support and care
  • Fertility and growing family support
  • Parental leave and baby bonding leave
  • Caregiver leave
  • Backup childcare
  • Survivor income benefit
"Googley" extras
  • Inspiring spaces to work, recharge, and collaborate with fellow Googlers
  • Top technology, including internet reimbursement and company-paid mobile phone
  • On-site meals and snacks
  • Fitness centers, massage programs, and ergonomic support
  • At-home fitness, wellbeing, and cooking classes
  • Art programs, Talks @ Google, legal services… and of course, Dooglers
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*Featured Image: SUNDRY PHOTOGRAPHY / Getty Images

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