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Good Culture, Slow Growth

Software Engineer (Swe II)
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for less than 1 year
July 13, 2025
Bellevue, Washington
5.0
Pros

A good company with a strong cultural background.

Inclusivity.

Cons

Internal mobility is slow.

Too many meetings.

Slower total compensation growth for mid-level engineers (e.g., L60–L63) unless they get promoted or switch teams.

Work-life balance varies depending on the team.

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