Microsoft

Scaling fast

Software Development Redmond, Washington Watching 2,500 employees Updated as of Jul 6

The read

Microsoft grew headcount by +90 net over 90 days (103 in, 13 out), with engineering absorbing the lion's share of 429 roles in the function mix. Inbound talent came from Amazon and AWS (3 each) plus Apple, while the firm lost a Chief Architect for AI Transformation to Kai Radian and a Partner General Manager to Atlassian. Director-level exits also landed at Google and IFS Copperleaf, signaling some senior AI and product talent testing the market even as Microsoft scales its technical bench.

+0.0% of staff
Net headcount · 90d: +90; mostly Engineering
New hires · 90d: 103; vs 103 hires
Departures · 90d: 13; quiet
Leadership moves · 90d: 0

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Hiring paceCooling

New hires per month, last 12 months. 504 total hires.

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Notable moves

Hires, exits and promotions over the last 90 days — by role and function.

12 people joined Engineering Aggregate
5 people left Aggregate
3 people left Aggregate
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Where they're growing

Net change by function, last 90 days.

Engineering +10

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Talent flow

Which companies Microsoft hires from — and loses people to — over the last 90 days.

Recruiting from

Amazon+3

Amazon Web Services (AWS)+3

Apple+2

AAhana, an IBM company+1

AAosom+1

Block+1

Departing to

55C Data Centers−1

Atlassian−1

EExpedia Group−1

Google−1

HHARMAN International−1

IIFS Copperleaf−1

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