Microsoft Principal Software Development Engineer reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(406 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

80% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Principal Software Development Engineer employees have rated Microsoft with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 406 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Principal Software Development Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Principal Software Development Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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406 reviews
2.0
Nov 8, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, long-term financially profitable company

Cons

Disregard for employees and customers. Concerned only with the bottom line.

4.0
Sep 16, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Access to any resources (technology, training etc.). Smart people to work with and learn from. Many options available internally for horizontal career move. Good Pay.

Cons

Big company - sometimes hard to implement changes. Scope of work can look small for some people. Culture varies by group - have to choose carefully.

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