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Great, if you ignore the politics

Principal Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 9 years
March 26, 2025
Redmond, Washington
4.0
RecommendsDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

More stable than the competition in terms of pressure to perform.

There are opportunities to work on truly unique problems.

Cons

Tons of politics in some areas. Sometimes it's really hard to get things done.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
3.0

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