Microsoft Software Development Enginner-|| reviews

4.1

74% would recommend to a friend

(798 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

56% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Software Development Enginner || employees have rated Microsoft with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 798 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Enginner || professionals have an excellent working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Enginner || professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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798 reviews
3.0
Jun 17, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smart colleagues (in programming disciplines) Excellent benefits Great opportunities/support to change career path (from development to program management, for example) Technical learning opportunities Fast promotions if you perform + are lucky to be in a group that is "in fashion"

Cons

Grading on curve Slow promotions for an average developer. Too much red tape + politics + micromanagement sometimes

3.0
May 31, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very good facilities Hardware is usually not a problem at all Pay package is comparable with other industry players Insurance cover is one among the best

Cons

With the tedious interview process, I thought I will work on some ground breaking technologies, and was not satisfied with the work there. And politicking, unreasonable, unfair middle management is something of a concern. Reviews and ratings are decided even before discussing with the employee, leaving the employee entirely at the mercy of managers. This leads to a lot of attrition and refilling positions is very slow creating more trouble again for employees. First level managers are chosen without any criteria leading to chaotic environment.

1.0
May 22, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. if you want a single office and tons of free time at work 2. if you don't care about career growth and just want to relax. 3. if you can close your eyes from the dirty politics inside company.

Cons

1. they don't care about projects. 2. they don't care about your growth. 3. lots of politics and be ready to suck any s**t.

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