Microsoft Software Engineer I/II reviews

4.0

84% would recommend to a friend

(1,070 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

77% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Software Engineer I/II employees have rated Microsoft with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,070 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer I/II professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer I/II professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Jan 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent learning opportunities and exposure to cutting‑edge technologies at scale Strong emphasis on work‑life balance compared to many large tech companies Supportive and collaborative team culture with knowledgeable peers Chance to work on globally impactful products used by millions Good benefits, compensation stability, and employee-focused policies Encourages ownership, growth mindset, and internal mobility across teams

Cons

Decision‑making can be slow due to multiple layers and processes Large‑company structure sometimes impacts agility and speed of execution Scope of work may become narrowly defined in some roles over time Cross‑team dependencies can cause delays and require extra coordination

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