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An acceptable but stressful place to work

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 4 years
October 20, 2025
Austin, Texas
4.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Perfect benefits that cover everything and don’t require payments. Good WLB, except recently since layoffs started.

Cons

High stress, crazy expectations to use AI even when it’s not applicable to the problem, below-average pay, and it's crazy hard to get a promotion.

Constant fear of layoffs hitting any moment.

It seems like they want to get rid of all people as soon as possible.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
3.0

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