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Challenging work with ok benefits

Software Engineer 2
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 6 years
March 25, 2026
Tallinn
4.0
Pros

Work is challenging, which can be considered both good and bad, as you need to learn new things almost every day.

There are experienced developers that you can learn from.

Overall, there is pretty good compensation, including health days, health-related compensation, salary, and stock options.

Cons

There are lots of bureaucracy and non-development-related asks and tasks. Many work-related blockers can come up. Depending on your team and manager, you either can or can't work on things that you actually enjoy.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
4.0

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