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Negative environment, growth opportunities are slowing down

Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
July 19, 2014
Redmond, Washington
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

work-life balance, benefits, stock options, challenging work environment

Cons

Worst place for an SDET.

All SDETs fear eventually getting fired or laid off.

Devs, depending on the team, are mostly arrogant and treat SDETs as second-class citizens.

The environment is currently extremely negative after Nadella started laying off people.

Advice to Management

Take care of employees, treat them well, and be honest about your vision.

If employees are not happy, they can't be productive.

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