Microsoft Software Development Engineer (SDE) II reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(934 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

85% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer (SDE II) employees have rated Microsoft with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 934 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer (SDE II) professionals have an excellent working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer (SDE II) professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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934 reviews
5.0
Oct 20, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary was very very good

Cons

None that I can point out

5.0
Oct 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive work culture, excellent mentorship programs, access to cutting-edge technologies, flexible work options, and solid growth opportunities.

Cons

Promotion cycles can be slow, decision-making processes sometimes bureaucratic, large organization structure limits agility, occasional long meetings, and varying team experiences.

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