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Good pay and benefits, but heavy on politics

Principal Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
August 18, 2026
Redmond, WA
4.0
Positive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Good pay
  • Good benefits
  • Lots of learning opportunities
Cons

There was a lot of politics, and it was AI-everything. Delivery timelines are tight and arbitrary, with 3 days in the office and too much process.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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