Pros: Great management and leadership. The atmosphere was good.

Cons: Relative bad food The project I worked on isn't as exciting as it should be.

Pros: An internship at Microsoft has been a great experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. The pay and benefits for interns are better than most other internships. Above this, however, the way in which Microsoft structures its internships is very refreshing compared to past internships I've had. Intern projects at Microsoft are incredibly well thought out and are designed so that you can complete them during the summer, make an impact, and not have to learn every intricacy of the product you are working on. As for working for Microsoft in general, everyone seems to be very happy with their jobs, and I have yet to see much that would make me want to work anywhere else.

Cons: Not really a negative, but I would say that your experience here, much like at other companies, is very much dependent on your group and the people you work with. There, of course, have been a few stories of interns who work for groups they simply don't like. For the most part, however, the groups are all very enthusiastic and fun to work with.

Pros: Developers have their own offices. Because Microsoft has a longer release cycle than many software companies, the stereotypical "have to work overtime because the project is due" doesn't really apply. It's a very laid-back environment. As long as you get your work done and don't miss meetings, no one really minds when you work.

Cons: As with any company with thousands of employees, sometimes you can feel like a grain of sand on the beach. As a developer, you don't have a say in the big picture of the company. If that's important to you, don't work here; find a start-up.