Microsoft Software Engineer (Software Developer II) reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(1,088 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

76% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Software Developer Engineer II employees have rated Microsoft with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,088 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer Engineer II professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer Engineer II professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews
3.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good WLB. Remote friendly. Good benefits.

Cons

Horrible pay. Toxic managers. Politics

4.0
Mar 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are really great, healthcare doesn't get deducted from paychecks. Unlimited AI coding tools budget. Smart and helpful coworkers. Great work life balance and benefits for families. Lots of opportunity for internal movement to different areas.

Cons

Compensation isn't as high as other big tech companies. Stock price is down 25% YTD. Expected to own and debug systems you have never worked with during on call shifts. Slow promotion velocity, mostly depends on years in role in my experience.

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