Taro Logo

Limited growth for a Test engineer compared to a Development engineer

Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
March 17, 2011
Redmond, Washington
3.0
RecommendsDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Good benefits such as medical insurance, vacation, and sick leave.

Decent compensation.

Flexible working hours.

Have your own office, which allows more privacy for employees.

Cons

It is very political at Microsoft. This makes it difficult to come up with a good plan to compete.

  • Lack of vision within the division.
  • Lack of cooperation between divisions.
Advice to Management

Microsoft will need a vision instead of relying only on copying and execution. This strategy was proven effective in the past, but to compete effectively with Google and Apple, execution is not enough.

Was this helpful?

Microsoft Interview Experiences