Microsoft

Good work-life balance. In more than 5 years, I hardly worked 3 or 4 times for more than 45 hours a week. Each time, the manager offered comp off for working late or on the weekend.

Good parental leave. You will be encouraged to take your 6 weeks of paternity leave in a way that helps you the most. No business priorities were placed over that. I was even allowed to take a project with lenient deadlines when my wife's delivery date was nearing.

I was never asked why I was taking a leave.

Very smart coworkers. You will have to keep updating yourselves to keep up with the best minds.

Projects are generally good. There will be some kind of challenges.

Though the salary is good compared to most of the companies in your area, you will see there are companies which pay significantly more for the same work you do.

You will spend a good amount of time ensuring the process is followed and attending meetings rather than solving interesting technical problems.