I got an offer from Microsoft Wsd - browser team .. the offer is 25 % higher than my current total compensation at the startup. Work wise - I am currently working on the latest tech like data platforms at startup. Startup is in San Francisco while MS in Redmond . I am seeing bad reviews for wsd. Is it really that that bad ? How difficult is switching teams within Microsoft? Should I leave the startup for Microsoft WSd-browser team ?
Go to MSFT, jump in 2. 25% higher in Seattle is even more if you consider cost of living in SF. Unless you believe in the Unicorn 🦄 In two years MSFT on your resume isn’t gonna hurt.
Thanks for your response. Thoughts on wsd browser team ?
No clue.
It’s not that great but you can switch if you are a developer
I have a development experience of 6 years .. 5 years from a mobile giant. .
Wsd is not a great org to be in. You will be servicing bugs for legacy browsers like internet explorer and possibly Edge ... You will not learn much and tough to get into a real developer position. Join the actual Edge team instead.
My previous experience includes 5 years with mobile giant .. is it easy to switch to real developer position then ?
Dont join under senior leads especially IDC folks. Not lead material but for green cards they become leads.
Go to MSFT. Also SF is meh.
You won’t experience a complete dev cycle - feature dev, sprints, etc. and is all about fire-fighting. Earlier, this group was for FOBs and didn’t hire anyone externally. Then, it was a haven during SDET and phone layoffs. In Balmer area, this back-port group was brought to US. They recently setup an office in Ireland and planning to set one in India. I feel that leadership is pushing the group to a low cost area.
Hi can you please share the questions asked In interview
IPO in sight?
No