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Great technical team and work-life balance, but slow bureaucracy

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 9 years
October 14, 2026
Seattle, WA
4.0
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Pros

Get to work with great technical people. Work-life balance is great. There are lots of perks and benefits.

Cons

Some people are not good, and you have to work around them. Often bureaucratic things can slow down progress.

Additional Ratings

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

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