Good pay, but you earn it
Good pay, but you earn it
You work with super smart people on products that can really change people's lives. Microsoft also highly encourages volunteering outside of work. They will not only match your contribution dollar for dollar, but will also donate $ to the charities you work with for every hour you work there.
The review system encourages dog-eat-dog competition, even though the stated culture is teamwork and respect.
Your boss and coworkers will throw you under a bus at the first opportunity if they think they can gain the upper hand when it comes to review time.
Abandon the current stack rank review model if you are really serious about valuing teamwork over hero-like behavior.
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Solutions Architect
Straightforward but took several months. Interviews all went well. Then, for my final interview, I had a no-show for one of my three rounds. I believe this severely impacted my final outcome, as the other two rounds went really well.
Solutions Architect
The interview involved two phones, with one group completing five rounds. Each round lasted 44 minutes, followed by a 15-minute break. The interviewers were nice and friendly. I was able to answer most of the questions.
Solutions Architect
Great conversation with the manager, an exceptional interaction with the team, and a very keen interest in what else I could bring to the organization. I had three interviews to get the job.
Solutions Architect
United StatesOctober 15, 2025Straightforward but took several months. Interviews all went well. Then, for my final interview, I had a no-show for one of my three rounds. I believe this severely impacted my final outcome, as the other two rounds went really well.
Solutions Architect
United StatesJune 20, 2025The interview involved two phones, with one group completing five rounds. Each round lasted 44 minutes, followed by a 15-minute break. The interviewers were nice and friendly. I was able to answer most of the questions.
Solutions Architect
United StatesApril 4, 2025Great conversation with the manager, an exceptional interaction with the team, and a very keen interest in what else I could bring to the organization. I had three interviews to get the job.
