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Principal Engineer I
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
March 9, 2021
Redmond, Washington
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Great benefits, good salary. Most of the engineers are super helpful and great to work with.

Cons

Each group had its own culture.

Your happiness depends on which group you're in, and some groups are terrible.

Too many silos, difficult to get anything accomplished, not data-driven.

Advice to Management

The "one Microsoft" culture isn't true in every org.

Too much bureaucracy, and not enough innovation and risk-taking.

People with titles throw their weight around.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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