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Freedom, But Promotion Blocked

Software Engineer II
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 9 years
April 8, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
4.0
Pros

Very little micromanagement, lots of room to try out other teams.

Cons

It's hard to get promoted due to "budgets." The relationship between engineering and PMs is terrible.

Additional Ratings

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

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