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Great to work for, very corporate culture though

Software Engineer II
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 4 years
August 23, 2022
Redmond, Washington
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  • Competitive wage and benefits
  • Working on cutting-edge, global projects
  • Excellent experience
Cons
  • Tend to only use their own tools, so you get really good at Microsoft stuff, but not so good at other leading industry tools and frameworks.
  • Large scale means slow moving, with many hurdles and processes to get changes and developments into production. This is rightful so, but can reduce enjoyment.
  • The success of Azure has changed the culture to be a bit more "results" oriented. You won't get acknowledged for addressing fundamentals.
Advice to Management

Reassess the results. First, the methodology does not breed productivity or excitement for work.

Additional Ratings

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

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