Microsoft Software Engineer (Software Developer II) reviews

3.9

81% would recommend to a friend

(1,087 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

75% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Software Engineer (Software Developer II) employees have rated Microsoft with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,087 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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3.0
Mar 31, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Some teams have solid engineers and engineering practices, but the quality can vary greatly from what I experienced. Microsoft does many different things so there is likely something for everyone at this company. Really good compensation package and excellent benefits. Amazing work life balance.

Cons

Working with other teams can be very challenging, especially when they are in a different division. May need to go up several managers, in my experience one time 6 levels, and back down to work with the other team. Too much focus on yearly review, sometimes I would be working on things just to have some pony piece to show at the end of the year, instead of working towards a common goal. Weather in Seattle / Redmond / Bellevue area can be cloudy many months of the year.

5.0
Mar 14, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of mobility between teams and countries. Great intelligent people working here. Lots of opportunities to learn, many responsibilities from day 1. Great perks (this year we got Surface and Windows Phone).

Cons

Too much bureaucracy Can be a bit too big at times

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