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Great benefits, challenging work, impactful products

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 2 years
June 9, 2021
Redmond, Washington
2.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Great employee benefits
  • Ample opportunities for challenging work
  • Products you get to work with have high impact
  • Great learning opportunities
Cons
  • Work-life balance in specific organizations can be bad.
  • Partner communications can be a challenge.
  • Internal tools and documentation are bad.
  • Less flexibility to switch roles/teams, especially locations.
Advice to Management

Focus on building a diverse workforce in different locations. Work locations are very limited to WA and CA states in the US.

Build your own vision. Do not stress your workforce in building products focused on blindly copying competitors.

Additional Ratings

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

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