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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Software Development Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 20 years
September 11, 2015
San Diego, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Great benefits. Large company. Lots of opportunities for management. Clear focus on ubiquitous computing, i.e., cloud computing after Satya Nadella took over.

Cons

Work-life balance is absent.

Long hours and code bureaucracy (ownership) are present.

Based on Satya Nadella's new focus on cloud computing, the embedded software focus has diminished.

Advice to Management

Great with clear focus. I respect the clear communications on the company's visions. Unfortunately, former and current CEOs did not agree on the company's direction, sacrificing lots of employees. It would be great to introduce a human factor at that level.

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