Microsoft Senior Software Development Engineer reviews

4.3

98% would recommend to a friend

(318 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

99% approve of CEO

98% positive business outlook

Senior Software Development Engineer employees have rated Microsoft with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 318 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Development Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Development Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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318 reviews
4.0
Feb 21, 2016
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Pros

Great technical challenges, path-breaking work, great work culture.

Cons

Though One Microsoft is a great initiative, there needs to be better interaction and integration within product teams to encourage re-use of technologies and products built.

2.0
Feb 20, 2016
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Pros

Good salary, free drinks, great on-campus food options.

Cons

I'm going to put aside political correctness because this is a serious matter when considering a company for employment. Outsourcing was always a problem but even more so after Satya took over. Walking through the Commons I always at least half H1B types but more recently they are more of a majority. Sent more emails to foreigners than I did to Americans. Understand Microsoft is a corporation that is heavily leaning towards replacement with H1Bs since American engineers are considered too expensive so expect to be treated like a replaceable cog and discarded as such. There is a lot of outsourcing still occurring so if you can get an offer somewhere else, seriously consider leaving if you value your job security.

4.0
Feb 16, 2016
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Pros

Within the company you get great access to resources and colleagues. There are mailing lists on many different subjects. Internal courses are good.

Cons

Because divisions are huge, with many developers, it can be difficult to stand out. You see many people move with their manager.

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