Great at first, not for long term
Great at first, not for long term
Secure job (Microsoft is not going away anytime soon!) Good pay and benefits Smart peers Relatively flexible hours that can include working remotely when you need to
The review system is a set-in-stone curve, pitting people against each other instead of encouraging collaborative work.
Poor leadership at higher levels trickles down.
The constant high-pressure environment wears employees down in the long term.
Value your long-term employees.
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Senior Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
I had about five people interview me, and in the end, there was an appropriate interview. After each interview, the feedback was given to the next interviewer, and they would proceed from there.
Senior Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Planning, initial communication - very good. 5 interviews. Work culture is different from group to group and varies. Offices are based on seniority. Some groups have people sharing offices, while others use cubicles.
Senior Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Had multiple interviews, including one on-campus interview and then several interviews at Microsoft in Redmond. Interview questions consisted of algorithms and personal questions about your past experiences. Interviewers asked questions about sorti
Senior Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Redmond, Washington, United StatesJune 1, 2013I had about five people interview me, and in the end, there was an appropriate interview. After each interview, the feedback was given to the next interviewer, and they would proceed from there.
Senior Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Redmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 1, 2013Planning, initial communication - very good. 5 interviews. Work culture is different from group to group and varies. Offices are based on seniority. Some groups have people sharing offices, while others use cubicles.
Senior Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Redmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 17, 2013Had multiple interviews, including one on-campus interview and then several interviews at Microsoft in Redmond. Interview questions consisted of algorithms and personal questions about your past experiences. Interviewers asked questions about sorti
