Microsoft Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,774 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

74% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Microsoft with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,774 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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1.0
Nov 7, 2025
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Pros

- Brand name - Technically strong peers

Cons

- Toxic politics around pulling down other's ratings to climb up in the ladder - Introduction of PIP lead to a shift in work culture - Useless leadership teams scrapping the projects left and right. Almost 6 years of my efforts along with 100s of other engineers were scrapped, phased out, etc - With the annoucement of RTO the company made it even worse - Hikes in the range of 1-3% in India even for the good performers - Lack of job security - Company laying off despite stock performing very well - No more a great place to work

3.0
Nov 6, 2025

Unfair reward system

Recommend
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Pros

It was good to work here for many years. The work was interesting in general and there are opportunities to move around to other teams.

Cons

Lately everything is getting worse -- benefits (eye care, dental are poor now). If you get a bad manager then you are screwed with a lower score that prevents you from getting other jobs within the company. Requirements for each level are changed when they go to evaluate you. Politics is pretty extreme. If you aren't with the right group then you are in trouble. Interviews within the company are just as hard as external interviews and don't take into account your experience.

4.0
Nov 6, 2025

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Pros

great company, great benefits. depending on the org you land, it can make or break your career

Cons

too much politics. pay is way less than other FANG

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