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      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

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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
      3.0
      Feb 10, 2015

      Great

      Principal software development engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great salaryand bonus/stock structure. Great online and in person training. Excellent and smart engineers. Relaxed and open culture. Benefits are the best among the industry.

      Cons

      Lot of entrenched management overhead causes little fiefdoms. Since Satya has started as CEO, seems like he is intent on changing the culture and emphasizing sharing and enabling others.

      5.0
      Jan 23, 2015

      Outstanding company with great career opportunities

      Principal consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very intellectually stimulating environment. Constant opportunities to learn and grow. Many career opportunities. Great benefits. Diversity is highly valued within the company culture with opportunities for everyone. Lot of flexibility in work arrangements.

      Cons

      The biggest challenge is that success within the company has significant demands that can be a challenge to maintain a good work/Life balance. Recent health benefits changes have resulted in significant increase in healthcare costs for employees.

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