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Software engineer politician

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 20 years
November 4, 2025
Redmond, Washington
3.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Benefits are good.

Multiple options for products: DB, Videogames, Cloud, Apps.

It's a great experience to be exposed to different products in the same company.

Cons

Highly political.

Management can be toxic.

Promotions or layoffs are disconnected from your performance.

Additional Ratings

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

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