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Good Work-life, Bad Pay

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 6 years
August 8, 2025
Redmond, Washington
3.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

work-life balance benefits stock top tech

Cons

Rough on-call shifts. Salary below average. Not very diverse. Lot of layoffs. They ask for more and pay less.

Additional Ratings

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

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