SDE @ Microsoft
SDE @ Microsoft
Work-life balance. Talented people around. You can push yourself if you need more challenges. Matured processes, tried and tested.
- 401k match
- ESPP
- Health plan
Ability to switch teams and products after appearing for their internal interviews.
Senior leadership/PM tend to take too much control. Dev should be independent enough. Don't rush features.
Poor planning and forecast in teams.
Compensation can be more competitive.
Promotions and growth are dependent on how well you can project yourself.
Give teams more independence and authority to pick and choose feature priorities. Managers should undergo proper training on planning and estimation. A bonus is once a year; it can be split to twice.
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