Company: Microsoft
Date: 2008-07-16
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current

An ideal environment to grow as a Software Engineer.
Pros: Very challenging work environment that forces you to be actively involved in all phases of the Software Lifecycle.  It is an ideal place to grow across all facets of a Software Engineer.
Cons: The very aggressive schedules make for a very difficult work/life balance.  Management makes it a point to express a good balance, but when it comes down to it, deadlines are deadlines, and management will throw caution to the wind to ensure the product hits RTM (Release to Market) on time.