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Good pay and work-life balance, but slow progression

Software Engineer 2
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
July 25, 2026
Seattle, WA
4.0
Pros

The ratio of pay to time put in is really good, and there is a great work-life balance.

Cons

Progressing in some teams is not only related to performance, but to time at level too.

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