Working at Microsoft

What We Offer

Our success is due to the passion, expertise and commitment of our people – people like you. We are passionate about helping our people realise their potential so that they, in turn, can help realise the potential of new and existing customers all over the world. Microsoft continuously invests in supporting a healthy work/life balance for all employees. We owe the success of Microsoft to each and every one of our employees, so we have tailored our benefits to reflect our commitment to recognizing and rewarding their achievements.

Your Deal At Microsoft

EnvironmentRewardsDevelopmentLocal Benefits

All Microsoft full-time employees can enjoy the following benefits:

Environment

  • A dynamic company culture

  • Innovation everyday

  • Latest technologies at your fingertips

  • Smart people, great teams

  • Leaders who work and win together

Rewards

  • Salaries: These are set to local standards, subject to regular evaluation, and individual distinction is always recognised

  • Health and Social Insurance: Depending on local conditions, Microsoft subsidiaries offer their own range of services and support benefits

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): With ESPP, employees are entitled to buy Microsoft stock at a 10 per cent discount on the market price

  • Microsoft products: Employees can purchase Microsoft products at special rates

  • World-wide Emergency Assistance Programme (WEAP): Microsoft recognises that while travelling on company business, emergency situations can occur and require immediate attention. The WEAP offers assistance 24-hours a day, seven-days a week

  • Stock Awards: Stock Awards may be granted annually and they are vested over five years. With each vesting you receive Microsoft common shares that you will own outright

  • On hire stocks: Depending on your position, on hire stocks may be available as part of hiring package

Development

  • Personal Development Plan: Periodic reviews ensure each employee can realise their full potential

  • The Career Model: A set of integrated tools help identify, calibrate, and develop your talent to get the best results and opportunities in your career

Local Benefits

To find the additional benefits from your desired country, please click below. Please note: these listed benefits are illustrative only. Actual benefits are dependent upon position and applicable organisation. They are subject to change, substitution or withdrawal without notice.