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Microsoft Corporation
3.9
based on 1.9k Reviews

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Leading MNC offering computer software, hardware solutions & services
Overall Rating
3.9/5
based on 1.9k reviews

5% above
industry average

Highly rated for 
Work-life balance, Company culture, Salary

Critically rated for
Promotions, Job security
Work Policy

Hybrid
62% employees reported

Monday to Friday
87% employees reported

Flexible timing
82% employees reported

No travel
69% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Cafeteria
144 employees reported
Health insurance
132 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
129 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
123 employees reported
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About Microsoft Corporation
Founded in1975 (50 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersSunnyvale, United States (USA)
Office Locations
Websitemicrosoft.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world. We do business in 170 countries and are made up of 144,000 passionate employees dedicated to fulfilling our mission of helping you and your organization achieve more.
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Microsoft Corporation Ratings
based on 1.9k reviews
Overall Rating
3.9/5
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Work-life balance
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Skill development
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Work satisfaction
3.3
Job security
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Microsoft Corporation is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.9k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Microsoft Corporation
based on 1.7k reviews
3.8
Rated by 488 Women
Rated 3.8 for Work-life balance and 3.8 for Company culture
3.9
Rated by 1.2k Men
Rated 4.0 for Work-life balance and 3.9 for Company culture
Work Policy at Microsoft Corporation
based on 268 reviews in last 6 months

Hybrid
62%

Permanent work from home
21%

Work from office
17%
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Overall Rating | 3.9/5 based on 1.9k reviews ![]() | 3.7/5 based on 5.6k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 4.3k reviews | 3.8/5 based on 3.5k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Company culture Skill development | Work-life balance Job security | Company culture | Work-life balance Salary Job security |
Critically Rated for | Job security Promotions | Promotions Salary | Promotions Work satisfaction | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 62% employees reported | Hybrid 74% employees reported | Hybrid 90% employees reported | Hybrid 95% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 488 women | 3.8 Good rated by 1.3k women | 3.8 Good rated by 1k women | 3.9 Good rated by 1.1k women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.9 Good rated by 1.2k men | 3.7 Good rated by 4k men | 3.7 Good rated by 3k men | 3.8 Good rated by 2.3k men |
Job security | 3.3 Average | 3.9 Good | 3.5 Good | 3.8 Good |
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Microsoft Corporation Salaries
Microsoft Corporation salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 1.9k employees.
Software Engineer
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₹24.9 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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₹37.5 L/yr - ₹75.7 L/yr
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₹33 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
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₹23.9 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹24.7 L/yr
Technical Support Engineer
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₹11.2 L/yr - ₹24.8 L/yr
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₹31.4 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
Software Engineer II
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₹32.1 L/yr - ₹58.3 L/yr
Product Manager
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₹28.9 L/yr - ₹50.2 L/yr
SDE (Software Development Engineer)
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₹37.3 L/yr - ₹67 L/yr
Microsoft Corporation Interview Questions
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New Windows 11 build adds self-healing “quick machine recovery” feature
- Microsoft is introducing a new recovery mode called quick machine recovery (QMR) for Windows 11 PCs to help address widespread boot issues that may prevent proper booting.
- The QMR feature, part of the 'Windows Resiliency Initiative,' aims to prevent incidents like the 2024 CrowdStrike outage by providing remote fixes for PCs that cannot boot properly.
- The initial version of QMR is being tested in the Canary channel of Microsoft's Windows Insider program before gradually rolling out to more stable testing channels and eventually to all Windows 11 users.
- The latest preview build 27898 of Windows 11 also includes additional features like Taskbar item shrinking, changes to app permission pop-ups, and enhancements to speech-to-text functionality.
Ars Technica | 12 Jul, 2025

AI coding tools made some experienced software engineers less productive in a recent study
- Experienced software developers using AI code editors saw a 19% decrease in productivity in a recent study by METR.
- The developers were overconfident in the AI tools, expecting a 20% productivity boost despite the observed decrease.
- Critics note that the results may be site-specific as AI code editors have evolved since the study period.
- AI code editors are increasingly utilized in software development by tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
Insider | 12 Jul, 2025
AWS Reportedly Set to Launch AI Agent Marketplace
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) is reportedly set to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) agent marketplace on July 15 during its AWS Summit.
- One of the partners in the marketplace will be Anthropic, aiming to facilitate the distribution of AI agents to AWS customers.
- The marketplace launch follows similar initiatives by other tech giants like Google Cloud, Microsoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
- The AI agent marketplace is seen as a significant opportunity for AWS, with CEO Andy Jassy positioning the company as 'the infrastructure for agentic AI.'
Pymnts | 11 Jul, 2025

Chrome and Edge browser extensions secretly hijacked, spied on millions of users
- Several browser extensions with over 2.3 million downloads were found hijacking browsing sessions and tracking user activity, exposing flaws in Chrome and Edge's extension review processes.
- Dubbed 'RedDirection,' this coordinated campaign infected more than 2.3 million users, with some malicious extensions receiving high ratings and appearing legitimate on Chrome and Edge stores.
- One extension, 'The Color Picker - Geco,' was identified as a 'carefully crafted Trojan horse' despite its high install count and ratings, showcasing a sophisticated operation by the creators.
- Affected users are advised to remove suspicious extensions, clear browser data, and conduct malware scans as researchers uncover more details on the RedDirection campaign.
TechSpot | 11 Jul, 2025

Six companies, one coast, $17 trillion
- Nvidia became the first $4 trillion company, almost reaching the GDP of Japan and trailing behind Germany.
- Nvidia's value is driven by the demand for AI models requiring their GPUs, mainly purchased by cloud providers like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and others.
- When combining the market value of Nvidia, Apple, and major tech players, the total surpasses $17 trillion, approaching China's GDP.
- These companies collectively generated almost $500 billion in net income in 2024, with significant investments in AI data centers and projects like Project Stargate.
Insider | 11 Jul, 2025
Halo: Combat Evolved Remake Will Reportedly Only Feature The Campaign
- The remake of Halo: Combat Evolved is rumored to exclude the multiplayer component and focus only on the campaign.
- According to YouTuber RebsGaming, the remake, known as Project Foundry, is said to be based on Combat Evolved and development began in 2023, with a planned 2026 release featuring only the campaign.
- Sources suggest the remake may launch on PlayStation along with PC and Xbox, and recent hints from Xbox chief Phil Spencer and a PS backend listing further fuel speculation about the project.
- While Microsoft has not officially announced the Halo: Combat Evolved Remake, the rumored 2026 release aligns with the game's 25th anniversary, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.
Psu | 11 Jul, 2025

This Week in AI: Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Market Cap; Reddit Post Reignites AI in Healthcare Debate
- Nvidia became the first company to achieve a $4 trillion market capitalization, driven by its dominance in AI chipmaking.
- Americans are increasingly seeking medical advice from AI chatbots, with 1 in 6 adults using them monthly, although they may lack the nuanced insights of human professionals.
- Restaurants are adopting robots for various tasks, expecting the smart restaurant robot industry to surpass $10 billion by 2030, with companies like Uber Eats, LG, and Miso Robotics deploying robots.
- Microsoft claims to have saved over $500 million using AI in call centers, despite laying off thousands of employees, sparking concerns about AI replacing human jobs.
Pymnts | 11 Jul, 2025

Potential AI-Driven and Quantum Attacks Skyrocket—These Future-Ready Platforms Aim to Stop Them
- Computing power advancements lead to increased data threat risks globally.
- Scope Technologies Corp. introduces Quantum Security Entropy platform for robust data protection.
- New leadership appointments aim to enhance quantum-resilient encryption technology and market outreach.
- Partnerships like the one with Microsoft strengthen Scope's position in quantum-ready security.
Baystreet | 11 Jul, 2025

World’s most valuable company Nvidia closes above $4 trillion market value
- Nvidia's market value exceeded $4 trillion for the first time, solidifying its position as the most valuable company globally and a significant player in Generative AI technology.
- Nvidia ended Thursday with a market value of $4.004 trillion, surpassing Apple and Microsoft, fueled by a rise in demand for AI technologies.
- Nvidia became the most valuable public company ever, surpassing Apple's previous peak, and briefly reached over $4 trillion in market value before settling around $3.97 trillion.
- Microsoft is the second most valuable U.S. company at $3.73 trillion, while Apple's market value stands at $3.17 trillion with concerns over its slow adoption of AI in products.
Macdailynews | 11 Jul, 2025

The Daily Grind: Would you have played ZeniMax’s MMO Blackbird?
- Leaks from devs associated with Project Blackbird reveals details about the MMO that was in development at Zenimax Online Studios for seven years, ultimately canceled due to layoffs from Microsoft.
- The MMORPG had been through reboots and false trails during its development, potentially offering a unique gaming experience with untapped potential in the market.
- The cancellation of Blackbird is lamented, not only for losing a promising MMO but also for the impact on MMORPG developers and potential players who may have been interested in the game.
- The Daily Grind asks MMORPG players if they would have played Blackbird, highlighting the sense of loss for the game itself and the developers affected by the project's cancellation.
Massivelyop | 11 Jul, 2025
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Microsoft Corporation FAQs
When was Microsoft Corporation founded?
Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975. The company has been operating for 50 years primarily in the Software Product sector.
Where is the Microsoft Corporation headquarters located?
Microsoft Corporation is headquartered in Sunnyvale. It operates in 10 cities such as Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Bangalore / Bengaluru, Gurgaon / Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune. To explore all the office locations, visit Microsoft Corporation locations.
How many employees does Microsoft Corporation have in India?
Microsoft Corporation currently has more than 20,000+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Microsoft Corporation based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Microsoft Corporation have good work-life balance?
Microsoft Corporation has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 1,800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 76% employees rated Microsoft Corporation 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Microsoft Corporation work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is Microsoft Corporation good for career growth?
Career growth at Microsoft Corporation is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 24% employees rated Microsoft Corporation 3 or below, while 76% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions / appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Microsoft Corporation promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Microsoft Corporation?
Working at Microsoft Corporation comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and salary & benefits. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, job security and work satisfaction, based on 1,800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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