Microsoft Senior Software Engineer reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,734 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

73% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Senior Software Developer Engineer employees have rated Microsoft with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,734 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
3.0
Oct 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits package including healthcare, 401(k) match, and stock awards. Good work-life balance in many teams and flexibility with hybrid or remote work.

Cons

Experience can vary widely depending on manager and team culture. Bureaucracy and slow decision-making due to the company’s large size. Frequent reorganizations and occasional layoffs can create uncertainty. Hard to stand out for promotions because of layered review systems.

4.0
Oct 8, 2025

Great place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, Flexible work environment

Cons

Frequent re-orgs are bringing down employee morale Recent decisions by the leadership has raised serious concerns, but they do not heed to employee feedback

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