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Chill environment but unclear promotion path

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
May 31, 2026
4.0
Neutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

It is chill and boring, provided you are not on-call. It is sort of a coasting place, but I'm not customer-facing. Everyone means well, and it does feel like you are collaborating with good people.

Cons

There are no clear promotion requirements, and it is very manager-dependent.

Additional Ratings

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

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