Microsoft Principal Software Engineer/Manager reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(491 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

73% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Principal Software Engineer/Manager employees have rated Microsoft with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 491 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Principal Software Engineer/Manager professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Principal Software Engineer/Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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491 reviews
3.0
Feb 17, 2013

Microsoft 2013

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. You can design, code products that are used in large scale 2. Smart and talented peers. 3. Good perks and benefits

Cons

1. Too many processes to deal with 2. Manager is God when it comes to promotions/bonuses 3. Too much office politics

4.0
Dec 15, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Well structured, competitive remuneration, stead progression possible. Top performers very well compensated.

Cons

Politics, somewhat cut throat review system.

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