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Strong brand and good pay, but incompetent Senior Leadership

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 6 years
October 12, 2026
Bengaluru
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Microsoft brand name.
  • Compensation is good for the work being done.
  • Great colleagues.
Cons
  • The senior leadership has no clue of what they do. They do not face any repercussions of their incompetent decisions.
  • Too many re-orgs. I've faced five so far in the last 2.5 years, especially in the security org.
  • Backstabbing at the M2, M3 levels. I have a great M1, but my M2 is toxic.
Advice to Management

Understand the ground realities. Make sure the VPs, CVPs, and EVPs face repercussions for their decisions.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
1.0

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