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Great benefits, work/life balance, but so bureaucratic

Solutions Architect
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 4 years
June 23, 2025
San Francisco, California
4.0
Recommends
Pros
  • Very remote-friendly and takes pride in working globally.
  • Really great benefits, stock plans, nice offices with lunch, snacks, and drinks.
  • Overall, very friendly and intelligent people to work with.
Cons
  • Had re-orgs at least every year (always a risk of layoffs during this time).
  • Felt disconnected from upper management and out of the loop for big picture plans.
  • Working remote and mostly independently felt isolating at times.

Additional Ratings

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

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