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Perks overshadowed by poor culture and communication issues

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 2 years
September 7, 2026
Redmond, WA
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

There was free coconut water, energy drinks, and bubbly water.

Cons

It is mandatory in the office. Everything is broken all the time. It is impossible to get any work done without losing your sanity. There are unsupportive bosses and a PIP/fear culture. It is basically 95% Indians and Chinese. It's an H1B factory. And yes, I actually ran the analysis for a security org. It was about 6 Caucasians for 180+ people. The large dominance is Indian, followed by Chinese. Hardly anyone speaks English, and it is difficult to communicate with people.

Additional Ratings

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

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