Can be great. Lots of different kinds of work. Eventually, have to play political games
Can be great. Lots of different kinds of work. Eventually, have to play political games
Lots of different jobs. Great benefits. Opportunities to impact many users. Many resources for growth. Don't have to fear the company is going to shut down in a few months.
Lots of politics that you have to engage in to really get ahead. The review system can be demoralizing, due to politics. No matter how great the product, it's cool to bash Microsoft. Don't expect the internet world to drool over your work, even if it's great.
The review system is a pain. Often, a politically savvy manager can make a big difference.
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Two phone interviews were conducted. One interview was technical. I flew out for an on-site interview at Redmond. The campus is beautiful. The recruiter was professional, and the team was friendly. I really had to ask a lot of questions to gain
Software Development Engineer II
I had one phone interview and then an in-office interview. On the phone, I described my experience and was asked one simple technical question, which I answered. After a week, I received an offer for an interview. I had two one-on-one talks, with a
Software Development Engineer II
It was one of the most professional recruitment processes. It started with a telephonic round, and then the remaining process happened at their Hyderabad campus. I had four interviews in total, and the last one was with the Director of the unit.
Software Development Engineer II
United StatesJanuary 1, 2016Two phone interviews were conducted. One interview was technical. I flew out for an on-site interview at Redmond. The campus is beautiful. The recruiter was professional, and the team was friendly. I really had to ask a lot of questions to gain
Software Development Engineer II
Seattle, Washington, United StatesApril 1, 2012I had one phone interview and then an in-office interview. On the phone, I described my experience and was asked one simple technical question, which I answered. After a week, I received an offer for an interview. I had two one-on-one talks, with a
Software Development Engineer II
IndiaFebruary 2, 2015It was one of the most professional recruitment processes. It started with a telephonic round, and then the remaining process happened at their Hyderabad campus. I had four interviews in total, and the last one was with the Director of the unit.
