What are benefits Microsoft provide for a SDE employee? Like for insurance the premiums you need to pay, Dental benefits # of Vacation day, # of sick days Orca card? and more...
What other reasons
Does msft have a share purchase plan? Also how much do they contribute to 401k?
Yes, there's an ESPP with 10% discount. Microsoft matches 50% of what you contribute to 401k, all the way up to the IRS max ($19K->$9.5K match).
Insurance premiums are $0. (Co-pay/deductible depends on the plan you choose, if you choose high deductible, Microsoft contributes money to your HSA to cover a portion of the deductible). New hires get 3 weeks vacation. Everyone gets 10 sick days. Everyone gets an Orca card.
Well...
Since you are at Amazon, msft 401k match is vested immediately, while at Amazon you have to wait for a few years
Also, high income earners at Amazon get screwed in participation rules due to all the minimum wage warehouse workers. MSFT's 401k is vastly superior for several other reasons, too.