Microsoft Senior Software Engineer reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,733 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

74% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Senior Software Developer Engineer employees have rated Microsoft with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,733 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Mar 29, 2026

just fine

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

benefits, work life balance, unlimited PTO

Cons

low pay compared to other FAANGS, never ending layoffs that create an anxious culture, many projects only put in motion to get someone in leadership promoted.

3.0
Mar 24, 2026

Low Pay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Team, great opportunity for career growth

Cons

Low PAY if don't find a new job

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