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Good work-life balance, but poor pay and culture

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 11 years
May 5, 2026
Redmond, WA
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative Outlook
Pros

Good work-life balance. Good campus.

Cons

Horrible pay. Bad culture. Lots of politics.

Additional Ratings

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

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