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Technical Engineers at Microsoft give their company a 4.3 out of 5.0, while the average rating for Microsoft is 4.0, making them 7% happier than every other employee at Microsoft and 10% happier than every other Technical Engineer on CareerBliss - the happiest Technical Engineers work for Raytheon.

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Average Rating
(based on 2 Technical Engineer Review Ratings)
Technical Engineer
in Redmond, WA

"I have enjoyed 5 completed systems eng. roles I would enjoy working there again."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"It is a very self managed/accountable work-from-home environment, working with many global teams."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be casual, don't know everything, be a listener/learner/doer, and be part of the team."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"I didn't like the heavy workload at times, and the disregard for contractor vendor workers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Consider rolling long-term contractors into new positions prior to the end of the contract to save on retraining and new-hire churn expenses."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Technical Engineer
in San Jose, CA

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like the great working environment and support group. The hours are great."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Just be yourself and be straightforward of your skills level."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"It was a contract position, and there were no permanent full-time positions available."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Have more permanent positions to enhance loyalty to the company."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5

Average Technical Engineer Ratings in the Past 2 Years

Year Salary
2012 $4
2013 $4
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