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Good work-life balance but low compensation

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
October 25, 2026
Seattle, WA
5.0
Pros

There was good WLB on my team in particular.

Cons

The compensation is bad compared to other Big Tech companies.

Additional Ratings

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

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