Question 1

Is Microsoft a good company to work for as a Research Software Development Engineer II?

Accepted Answer

Research Software Development Engineer II professionals working at Microsoft have rated their employer with 4.5 out of 5 stars in 160 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Microsoft employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Research Software Development Engineer II Jobs at Microsoft now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Research Software Development Engineer II interview questions at Microsoft.

Question 2

Does Microsoft pay Research Software Development Engineer II employees well?

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Research Software Development Engineer II professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Microsoft with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 160 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.2% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Research Software Development Engineer II salaries at Microsoft.

Question 3

How happy are Research Software Development Engineer II professionals working at Microsoft?

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87% of Research Software Development Engineer II employees at Microsoft would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 7% in the past 12 months. Research Software Development Engineer II professionals have also rated Microsoft with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.5 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Microsoft?

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Software Engineer (6659), Senior Software Engineer (1758), Program Manager (1400), Software Engineer II (1051), Software Development Engineer (888), Senior Program Manager (861), Product Manager (725), Intern (689), Technical Support Engineer (687), Software Developer (669), Software Development Engineer (SDE) (631), Consultant (548), Software Engineer(Internship) (535), Director (533), Project Manager (480)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Microsoft according to real employee reviews?

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"They provide great benefits and you get a lot of exposure if interested in full time corporate role" ((in 6373 reviews)); "Work/Life balance is good and entirely up to you make it what you want it to be" ((in 5381 reviews)); "Some really great people working in the Inside sales teams and the building is fantastic." ((in 4333 reviews)); "Office had a lot of talented folks when I left in 2023 and a great culture." ((in 4091 reviews)); "The Good pay and bonus and they're always finding ways to give money to employees." ((in 2071 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Microsoft according to real employee reviews?

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"Bad managers abound and there is not much remedy for that except for leaving the job." ((in 1435 reviews)); "life balance in hardware due to frequent unplanned work travel and evening calls; bloated meetings; some poor management" ((in 1203 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and zero job security regardless of your performance" ((in 794 reviews)); "Long hours you have to wait till the last customer leave it’s energy consuming some of the customers are unrespectful" ((in 482 reviews)); "Senior Leadership on their own mission for career advancement and have little time or concern for the core workforce." ((in 458 reviews))

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