Microsoft Software Engineer (Software Developer II) reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(1,089 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

76% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Software Engineer (Software Developer II) employees have rated Microsoft with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,089 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer (Software Developer II) professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer (Software Developer II) professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Dec 14, 2025

Good Company

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Strong RSUs: Stock benefits are exceptional and make up a large part of the compensation. Great Culture: The office environment is supportive, safe, and offers good work-life balance. Top-tier Perks: Wellness benefits and office amenities are among the best in the industry.

Cons

Tech Stack: Heavy reliance on proprietary/in house tools limits learning of market-standard technologies. Project Instability: Frequent restructuring (re-orgs) means projects often get scrapped or changed mid-way. Lower Base Pay: Fixed salary component is lower than the average for SDE-2 roles in India.

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