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Microsoft is not as good as it was years ago

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
August 1, 2025
Seattle, Washington
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Some of the team members are good and helpful.

Cons

Peanuts as compensation Toxic management Deadline is set from the top and you have no say Managers don't understand the technical complications Layoffs every month Pip/gvsa No wlb

Advice to Management

If morale is not improved, everyone will leave and you will have a really hard time hiring people.

Giving 1 star as there is no option to select 0 star.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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