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      Microsoft Software Engineer (Software Developer II) reviews

      4.0

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (1,093 total reviews)
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      Satya Nadella

      75% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Senior management

      Software Engineer (Software Developer II) employees have rated Microsoft with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,093 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer (Software Developer II) professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer (Software Developer II) professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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      1K reviews
      3.0
      Dec 8, 2016

      Software Engineer II

      Software engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Note: My Rating and review is by comparing Amazon and Oracle as my previous employers. * Smart people * Great time-off * work-life balance is good * In general good benefits.

      Cons

      * Politics * Really old developer tools. * Reinventing the wheel over an over and over and over and over again. * Slow development * Can be frustrating if you come from opensource world. * If you don't love MS stuff, It can be a nightmare. You must love IE for example :/ or accept it at least.

      5.0
      Dec 7, 2016

      Software Engineer

      Software engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Best industry standards in terms of: 1. Technology 2. Software practices 3. Adaptation 4. Vision Invests a lot on innovation. Is open to new ideas. Drives employee participation. Very friendly and helpful people. In spite of being a huge company promotes a great culture. Lots of outdoor activities and employee support programs. Benefits are excellent

      Cons

      1.No free lunches :) 2. The office layouts are old style and people usually get crammed into small offices. Should promote open workspace

      5.0
      Dec 7, 2016

      More epic every day

      Software engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I am completely in awe with some of the work I've seen going on in this company! The perks of culture here is rapidly migrating to adopt many of the garage mentality of doing epic "stuff" and being a doer. I've been in meetings where I am easily the dumbest dev in the room (this is a good thing). It's very personally rewarding being challenged with the scale of products used by millions.

      Cons

      The "sexy" products are fiercely competitive. Much of the time in meetings is a waste and there is a huge duplication of effort between various teams.

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