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Great work-life balance, but low pay and slow growth

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 2 years
October 9, 2026
Mountain View, CA
3.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

There was a great WLB for most teams. Large-scale problems were to be solved.

Cons
  • Low compensation.
  • Slow promotion and growth.
  • Performance-based termination happened from time to time.

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
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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