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This is a review as an FTE for 4 years

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
June 13, 2025
Bucharest, București-Ilfov
4.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Good compensation for senior roles.
  • Nice medical subscription (covering all expenses for wife's birth).
  • Nice learning/mentorship opportunities, but it really depends on the team.
Cons
  • Some managers tend to micromanage.
  • In my case, the promotion was really slow. In my old team, the best way to get promoted was to be visible (ask questions in meetings) and to make nice presentations. Since I had more technical than presentation skills, I was on the same position for almost 2.5 years.
Advice to Management

Promote quality over quantity.

Additional Ratings

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

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