Microsoft Software Development Engineer reviews

4.1

74% would recommend to a friend

(825 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

57% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer, employees have rated Microsoft with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 825 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer, professionals have an excellent working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer, professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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825 reviews
4.0
May 27, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I've only been here for a year but in that time I've managed to build quite an impressive resume that has attracted many offers from other companies. The work, in any department, is well respected in the industry and the opportunity to move within the company to many different divisions is huge plus, especially for someone knew to the industry who isn't entirely sure what field they will work in long term.

Cons

Middle management is a killer at the company. Too many engineers with no work-life balance and few people/management skills are promoted for being good at what they do, rather than their potential to manage other employees. Most expect long hours at the office and the few managers who are known to be supportive of career and personal development are difficult to join because of the competition for spots on their team.

5.0
May 17, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You manage your own time (with some limitations) but pretty much, if you are not in a very important phase of a milestone you can manage your own time while you still deliver. They will never ask you to work on weekends or stay late, or if needed they'll pay for food or other treats.

Cons

No much negative things I could say here since I have not experience any, but this might vary from team to team.

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