Microsoft Principal Software Engineering Manager reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(562 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

74% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Principal Software Engineering Manager employees have rated Microsoft with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 562 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Principal Software Engineering Manager professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Principal Software Engineering Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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562 reviews
4.0
Mar 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Office had a lot of talented folks when I left in 2023 and a great culture.

Cons

I've heard that the culture has gone down hill since with the push to AI but I'm no longer there. Their support or Engineering Managers is poor. Lots of decisions pushed down.

5.0
Feb 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a cool job. Work load is manageable. Great HR team that ensures employee first. There's always growth opportunities.

Cons

Not so challenging work. It's more of supporting US teams.

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