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4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(8,527 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

77% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

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4.0
Dec 31, 2025

Strong compensation, challenging work, but high expectations

Software engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive total compensation, strong stock grants, good benefits, and opportunities to work on large-scale, impactful systems. Smart coworkers, solid engineering culture, and exposure to complex real-world problems. Career growth is possible if you are proactive and visible.

Cons

High expectations and workload can lead to burnout. Ambiguity is common, priorities can shift quickly, and success often depends on navigating org structure and visibility. Work-life balance varies significantly by team and manager.

4.0
Dec 30, 2025

Ok

Technician
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work new

Cons

Great salary for a year of

5.0
Dec 28, 2025

Specialist

Software engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

✅ Pros of Working at Microsoft 1. Top-Tier Global Brand One of the most respected tech companies worldwide. Extremely strong CV value for FAANG+/Big Tech careers. 2. Strong Work–Life Balance (for Big Tech) Generally better than consulting firms. Flexible working hours and hybrid/remote options in many teams. 3. Competitive Compensation & Benefits High base salary + bonus + stock (RSUs). Excellent benefits: health insurance, parental leave, learning budget. 4. Cutting-Edge Technology Direct exposure to: AI (OpenAI, Copilot, Azure AI) Cloud (Azure) Cybersecurity, OS, enterprise software Real impact at global scale. 5. Career Mobility Easy to move internally between: Teams (Azure, AI, Office, Gaming) Roles (engineering, research, product, architecture) Countries 6. Engineering-Driven Culture Strong emphasis on: Code quality Design reviews Documentation Encourages long-term technical growth. 7. Learning & Research Opportunities Access to Microsoft Research, internal training platforms. Strong support for certifications and conferences.

Cons

❌ Cons of Working at Microsoft 1. Slower Pace Compared to Startups Decision-making can be slow due to scale. Many layers of approval. 2. Bureaucracy & Processes Heavy documentation, compliance, and internal tooling. Can feel restrictive for highly entrepreneurial people. 3. Impact Can Feel Indirect At a very large company, individual contributions may feel diluted. Some teams work on incremental improvements rather than breakthroughs. 4. Team Experience Varies A Lot Culture and workload depend heavily on: Manager Org (Azure vs Gaming vs Research) Same company, very different experiences. 5. High Bar for Entry Interviews are difficult (system design, coding, behavioral). Strong competition from top global talent. 6. Stock Growth Can Be Cyclical RSU value depends on market conditions. Less explosive upside than early-stage startups. 7. Less Exposure to Business/Client Strategy Compared to consulting roles, less client-facing and strategic work.

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