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Great experience gained, but culture has declined

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 2 years
August 9, 2026
Bellevue, WA
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Overall, it is a great place to gain experience on how big and complex systems work, and the benefits are great.

Cons

Unfortunately, the work culture has declined greatly in recent years. There are more and more teams suffering from a poor work-life balance.

It looks like we are shifting from people (employees and customers) first to AI first, and it's demoralizing.

Advice to Management

Teams need more help to reduce the workload and ensure a healthy work distribution. Instead of laying off people, we should be hiring more!

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
3.0

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