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      Microsoft Software Engineer (Software Developer II) reviews

      4.0

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (1,090 total reviews)
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      Satya Nadella

      75% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Senior management

      Software Engineer (Software Developer II) employees have rated Microsoft with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,090 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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      1K reviews
      4.0
      Jun 12, 2025

      A place of innovation, impact, and continuous growth

      Software engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pros: Incredible learning environment: Microsoft invests heavily in employee development with access to cutting-edge tools, internal training, and opportunities to work on large-scale, impactful projects. Work-life balance: Flexible work options and a strong emphasis on well-being make it easier to maintain a healthy balance. Smart and collaborative teams: You get to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. The culture encourages knowledge sharing and mutual support. Focus on inclusion and diversity: Microsoft takes DEI seriously and makes it a core part of its mission. Impactful work: Whether it's AI, cloud, developer tools, or enterprise solutions, the work you do has global reach and relevance. Benefits: Excellent health coverage, generous time off, parental leave, and stock options.

      Cons

      Large org complexity: Navigating cross-team dependencies and getting decisions aligned across multiple stakeholders can be time-consuming. Performance calibration pressure: The review and rewards system can sometimes feel like a numbers game due to stacked rankings.

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