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
5.0
Jun 8, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I really enjoy working here. Great work/life balance, interesting problems to solve at the office, and great people to work with.

Cons

The salary is competitive but you won't be making millions. Traffic in the daily commute can be bad at times.

4.0
Jun 4, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I was very productive only after I understood the Microsoft culture - getting things done with initiative. My work was more visible in smaller groups. I was a little lost in bigger groups and I had shied away when I did not get the recognition - never do that.

Cons

I disagree with the interview process - very often the puzzles hardly test anything if the candidate has seen the solution earlier. You can only do so much during the limited time. Some of the best software designers I have seen work methodically, slowly and iteratively.

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