Microsoft Software Engineer (Swe II) reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(213 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

65% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Software Engineer (Swe II) employees have rated Microsoft with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 213 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer (Swe II) professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer (Swe II) professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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213 reviews
5.0
Oct 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing opportunities to work on global-scale products. Great compensation and benefits. Strong learning culture with mentorship and access to resources. Smart and driven colleagues everywhere. Flexible remote work options depending on the team.

Cons

Large corporate structure slows decisions. Sometimes too many meetings and processes. Promotions can feel political. Internal mobility depends heavily on manager support. Work/life balance varies a lot by team.

4.0
Oct 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Awesome team culture - Challenging work

Cons

- Too much of team movement

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