Microsoft Software Development Engineer (SDE) reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(518 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 518 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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518 reviews
5.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

1. Strong brand + career growth opportunities Microsoft is considered one of the top tech employers globally, and having it on your résumé can open doors later. Employees often mention exposure to large-scale systems, modern cloud/AI technologies, and talented colleagues. This is especially valuable early or mid-career.

Cons

2. Compensation and benefits Commonly cited positives include: Competitive salary and bonuses RSUs (stock compensation) Generous PTO and parental leave

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