Cool products to work on and good experience. Remote work is easy if that is something you want.
Work just as hard as other tech companies for less money. You have to make senior or else you will eventually be let go.
What does a typical promo bump look like at Microsoft? If I joined as L63, what might a 63->;64 look like? Or 64->; principal? Trying to determine when I want to move. Wait for Senior at Amazon (1.5 years away), work as senior for a few years, then see if I can transfer as principal, or go now
How does Microsoft promotion work? Just joined after leaving McKinsey. Is it possible to expect a promotion this July? L63, TC: 200k #microsoft #promotion
From each level, how hard is it to get promoted to the next level? About how much average time is spent at each level? 1. 59 to 60 2. 60 to 61 3. 61 to 62 4. 62 to 63
Hey have you got the promotions email for June yet? Would managers tell you if they have nominated you for promotion before getting any of those official snapshots?
Question.. on average, how long does it take to see a promotion at Microsoft? What’s a realistic timeline to go from 63 to 64 and then hit 65? Assuming you come in at 63. Isn’t 65 principal? Thanks in advance! #career
How long does it take to get promoted from l60 to l61. Got the job in march. But i feel i was supposed to join as l61 not as l60. There are people here who have same number years experience as me and they are at l61. I guess i got l60 for being too honest. #microsoft #microsoftpromotion #microsoftco...Read more
I just got promoted to SDE 2 (61) and my raise was ~6% Is this normal? Or is it just Microsoft being dirt cheap? Blind tax: TC: Peanuts ~200K YOE: 4 yrs
My manager and leads have told me a couple of times that my performance exceeds my level and I’m ready for the next level they just want to see continued consistency in order for me to get a promo, which each perf review I’m told will take another 6-12 months to likely happen. The same message sent ...Read more
How often does promotions happen at microsoft? I was interviewed for l63 but got hired at l62. Wondering if I can move to l63 within 1 year or 2 quarters at least.
What’s the average number of years Engineer spend to move from L60 to L61 and from L61 to L62? What are the expectations at each level? How are the salary increments at each level?
When there is a promotion, will there be a standard percentage hike or will they try to push current salary to salary band of that level? What will be the bonus percentage and salary hike percentage for each rating given at the time of appraisal ?
How does promotion stock grant look at MSFT ? Is it team / org dependent (making more money) Should I expect 0 new RSU due to Promotion ? And only Base and target increase Any Microsoft Manager or someone who got promoted can comment ? #Promotion #microsoft #microsoftcompensation #microsoftcaree...Read more
Is it recommended to move to another position and expecting a promotion there? Or sticking to the current position and hope to get promoted?
I am expecting a promotion to SDE2 at Microsoft this September. My manager had subtly hinted that he would be making a case but had not committed yet. Now with the Covid19 situation and Microsoft going into a hiring freeze from April, do you think I should talk to my manager about the promotion? Als...Read more
Could have done better in my recent interview Was recently offered a down levelled position. Thinking of taking it anyways. Do MSFT promotions come with stock and a raise? Blind Tax: $170K #microsoft
At Microsoft what can I expect as a raise in a promotion? I’m not sure if it’s done by bands or % or random guesses. If I give specific data I can be identified. Role: sales
Hi IDC guys, How much hike does Microsoft give on - * Yearly review (average hike) * Promotion (L61 to L62 to L63)
Current TC: 181 Just curious how promotions work especially if you are moving from a non-senior band to a Senior role. For example, L62->L63 internal promotion. How is comp affected if you are still within your first 4 years, and are middle of the road in the L62 salary band? Do they at least b
Does MS give promotion stock grants? Or is it normal stock refreshers every year irrespective of promotion happening or not? #software #engineering #microsoft #peanuts