Microsoft Employee Reviews for Senior Architect

"From awesome to show-me-the-door in 10 years."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"Early days were a blast when technocrats ruled. Latter years were painful with the rule of people building fiefdoms. It was cutting edge, and I liked the challenges."

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

"It is a job of last resort today - compensation versus the frustration level is well below industry average."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"People rule by authority, and not by competency."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Break up the company, bring back employees under EmpNo 40,000 as independent ombudsmen and skunk-works."