Microsoft Software Development Engineer reviews

Big variety of projects and teams to work on, lots of opportunities for advancement, and for the most part the company is run as a meritocracy. With 20 billion in the bank, as employers go this one is quite stable -- it's unlucky you'll be laid off any time soon. There are tons of opportunities for personal growth and development, and most managers will work hard to grow you and bring out your potential. The company wants you to do well and it really shows. Of course with any company of this size there are bound to be a few bad apples, but for the most part co-workers are quite bright.

Career development is great. Microsoft has a clear measurement tool for employee to know how well he/she is doing, what is needed to be completed to get next promotion. If you are not satisfied with what you are currently doing, you can easily switch to different project in different group internally. You can also switch your role as well such as from a software developer to be a program manager. You can also choose what to focus for your career - as a manager and walk onto the management path, or be an individual contributor and grow yourself as an expect. You do still need to complete with other to get a promotion because of limited budget, but the opportunity of getting promotion is always there. Health benefit is also another great reason to work for Microsoft if you have family.