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Good salary and stocks, but poor management issues

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 2 years
October 17, 2026
Noida
2.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Good salary, very good stocks. Ahead in AI.

Cons

Senior management should invest in developing stronger leadership skills among managers and fostering a more positive, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture. Unfortunately, the current management environment often feels toxic and discouraging. Many managers appear overly comfortable with existing practices and resistant to fresh perspectives or new ideas. Discussions are often limited to immediate project deliverables, with little encouragement for broader innovation, technical improvements, or long-term professional growth. A significant shift in management mindset is needed to create an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to contribute beyond their assigned responsibilities.

Advice to Management

Management should invest in properly training managers to develop stronger leadership skills and encourage an innovation-driven culture. Managers are so toxic here. Many managers seem too comfortable with existing practices, and they are reluctant to consider new ideas. They tend to listen only when discussions are directly related to ongoing projects, rather than encouraging broader innovation, technical improvements, or long-term growth. Job security is too bad.

Additional Ratings

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

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