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Software Engineer 2
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 6 years
January 13, 2026
Seattle, WA
5.0
Pros

There is a strong engineering culture, smart coworkers, meaningful products, competitive compensation, and excellent learning opportunities.

Cons

Large-company bureaucracy, slow decision-making, meetings can be excessive, and uneven team experiences.

Advice to Management

Continue reducing unnecessary process and meetings. Empower ICs to make faster decisions and reward technical impact over visibility.

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