Secure, Slow, Manager Dependent
Secure, Slow, Manager Dependent
The job feels fairly secure. There are lots of teams to move to if you wanted to. Based on others' experiences, it seems like it could be a good spot to coast if that's your thing.
Lots of red tape and bureaucracy, so things move slowly. Promotions are dependent on managers, which can be a hit or miss.
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Seattle, Washington, United StatesMay 1, 2019Applied through referral. Received an email from the recruiter on the same day. Had a technical interview two weeks from then. Waiting to hear back. The interview was a positive experience. I interviewed with a team that does core work at Microso
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