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Friendly team with good work-life balance, slow growth

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 4 years
July 7, 2026
Seattle, WA
4.0
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Pros
  • The team is great. They are really friendly, really understanding, and really human, for lack of a better word.
  • There is an appropriate work-life balance. Work does get hectic at times, especially during Q2 and the end of Q3. But there are appropriate downtimes as well.
Cons
  • Growth is slower. The two promotions per band rule really makes it difficult to move along, especially if there is a time-in-level restriction, which there is.
  • Pay isn't the highest compared to other companies. However, job security is good.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
4.0

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