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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 category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.2

      Senior management

      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
      4.0
      Aug 15, 2014

      Great company with positive potential

      Principal software development engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      This is a great company with smart, great people. The benefits are decent, although not what they once were. New CEO holds promise of fresh direction and focus as a more cohesive culture, and is actively making these changes across the company. Strong research and development to push into hot areas, and still capable of entering new markets as a key player, though not as completely dominant as before.

      Cons

      Microsoft is a huge company, so things still tend to move rather slowly. There is a move to bring people together in one place, eliminating telecommuting and private offices for shared work spaces.

      4.0
      Aug 14, 2014

      A Great Company

      Principal software development engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The scope of software engineering in this company is unmatched elsewhere. Everything from developer tools, to OS, to Office, to Xbox, to Mobile, to Databases, Cloud Infrastructure and Services, Online Search and Advertising ... There is unlimited opportunity for technical growth and broadening one's horizons. The salary and benefits are great. In particular, their coverage for autism therapy is remarkable.

      Cons

      Many groups are very mature (e.g. SQL, Office), and it's difficult to grow or make a difference (though you can learn much). On the other hand, immature groups may dissolve unpredictably. The style of performance review isn't healthy if measured by what it does to employee vitality.

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