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Good salary, good work-life balance

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 20 years
July 24, 2025
Chicago, Illinois
5.0
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Pros
  • Median age is older, with more families.
  • Flexible time off offers a great work-life balance.
  • Fully remote.
  • There are lots of internal teams, and moving between them is pretty easy.
Cons
  • Pay is lower than other tech companies.
  • Layoffs (all tech has this).

Additional Ratings

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

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