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Exactly what you'd expect from big tech

SRE Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Microsoft for 2 years
August 20, 2025
Reston, Virginia
3.0
Pros

Microsoft paid well and had plenty of opportunities to climb the corporate ladder.

Cons

Was affected by layoffs. Work-life balance was subpar, and management didn't provide learning opportunities. Any research was expected to be done on personal time.

Additional Ratings

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

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