Microsoft Software Development Engineer (SDE) reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(520 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

90% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer (SDE) employees have rated Microsoft with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 520 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals have an excellent working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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520 reviews
4.0
May 24, 2025

Microsoft

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Pros

1. Competitive Compensation: Strong salary, bonuses, stock options (especially in the U.S.), and benefits packages. 2. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid/remote work options, generous PTO, and good parental leave policies. 3. Learning and Development: Access to advanced technologies, internal training programs, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. 4. Global Impact & Innovation: Work on cutting-edge projects in AI, cloud computing (Azure), security, and enterprise software. 5. Inclusive Culture: Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion; employee resource groups for various identities and causes.

Cons

1. Bureaucracy: Being a large corporation, decision-making can be slow and processes complex. 2. Workload & Pressure: High expectations in certain teams (especially Azure, Office, and Windows), occasional crunch times. 3. Team Dependency: Employee experience can vary significantly based on manager and team culture. 4. Limited Startup Vibe: Less room for fast experimentation and risk-taking compared to smaller tech companies or startups. 5. Internal Competition: Performance review processes may feel competitive or political in some orgs.

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