Microsoft Principal Software Development Engineer reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(409 total reviews)
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Satya Nadella

76% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Principal Software Development Engineer employees have rated Microsoft with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 409 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Principal Software Development Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Microsoft is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Principal Software Development Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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409 reviews
5.0
Feb 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a cool job. Work load is manageable. Great HR team that ensures employee first. There's always growth opportunities.

Cons

Not so challenging work. It's more of supporting US teams.

4.0
Feb 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting technology, some good people

Cons

Lack of good learning and enablement, no T&E to see customers, lots of mediocre people.

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