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Exceptional work-life balance, but pay needs improvement

Software Engineer 2
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
October 16, 2026
Oxnard, CA
4.0
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Pros

Work-life balance is exceptional for such a large company. They still offer full remote work. Both management and coworkers are super pleasant, and I feel that we help each other out.

Cons

For the size that they are and the money they make, the pay range is disappointing. If they just simply raised their base pay by twenty-five percent and offered more fiscal benefits, I could see this as the perfect place to work.

Additional Ratings

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

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