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      Microsoft Software Development Engineer (SDE) I 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

      Ratings by category

      4.3

      Culture & values

      4.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      4.1

      Career opportunities

      4.0

      Senior management

      Software Development Engineer (SDE) I 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) I professionals have an excellent working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer (SDE) I professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      520 reviews
      5.0
      Feb 6, 2026

      Good

      Software development engineer (sde)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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