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Long-term Growth, Political Headwinds

Principal Software Engineering Manager
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 20 years
September 11, 2021
Bellevue, Washington
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Takes a long-term approach in employee development. Good benefits. Job variety - easy to transfer across teams without losing stock or seniority.

Cons
  • Very political culture
  • Too many career-driven political decisions that are not customer or technical excellence-based
  • Lack of innovation culture
Advice to Management
  • Support innovation
  • Drive a higher collaborative atmosphere
  • Clean management of deadweight

Additional Ratings

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

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