Day In The Life Of A Software Engineer @ Microsoft (First Person POV)

Try being an Engineer at Microsoft for a day. This video is a first person pov while working at microsoft
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This channel was prepared or accomplished by Jason Goodison in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this video are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Microsoft, Waterloo, or its affiliates.

[@DutchGamingPieces]

I currently work at a tech company and we also have an open space office plan. I would love to have a closed office space, but not per person, but per team. So each team (of around 6 people) have their own little office space. You can still intensily work with your team, but you are not interrupted by other people.

[@kenality5630]

We have exactly that at UMASS

[@alexmorina4929]

Thats what we exactly have! :D 3 people are in our room and its fantastic from my pov :D

[@dieglhix]

@@alexmorina4929 My office is expanding, I hope we get this but we would sacrifice amazing views from windows,

[@TheChosenRed]

Totally agree that open spaces is a myth to increase productivity! Great DITL buddy 👌🏽

[@JasonGoodison]

Thank you! :)

[@Dimitris__09]

I saw 2 of your videos so far, and i want to say that i really appreciate how genuine they are. Not over edited no acting. Thank you for that.

[@JasonGoodison]

Really appreciate that! I value that a lot since being around genuine people is one of the most important things in my life

[@sammichelsson9661]

Just did the same and thought the same. Best sub in a long time

[@Av987]

I used to work at a tech company but over time things felt so dull. I missed the human interaction, aside from some calls and meetings, you mostly spend your day staring at a monitor. Every day just felt like a grind. I started consuming more and more coffee, just to keep my dopamine levels up I guess. After 6 years I left the field and became a teacher. The pay is worse, I’m a hell of a lot more busy, but man, I’m so glad I took the leap. Never regretted it one moment.

[@alikayyal9050]

It’s amazing that you have your own office honestly. Does everyone have an office or just the more experienced engineers ,while everyone else has a cube?

[@JasonGoodison]

Its common to double up in offices, but no one has cubes. Its all office based

[@JohnnieVega20]

@@JasonGoodison otherwise it would t be called office 365 haha

[@triplefreeerror]

@@JasonGoodison MSFT has open plans in other regions :(

[@anthonyedwards6354]

@@triplefreeerror They also have open plans on the Puget Sound Campus in about half of the buildings. It all depends on the team and their requirements.

[@graycat117]

@@JasonGoodisonThis is a lie, it just depends what building your team happens to be in.

[@MadeByFraser]

So refreshing to have decent humour in these styles of video, great work. You don’t need to turn the monitors on you can just press any key to wake the machine. But then again you work at Microsoft so there’s probably a reason you’re turning the screens on manually.

[@moepray1602]

Your videos keeps me motivated when I feel lazy. Thank you so much!

[@djzerotwoo]

My own office is my bedroom since I work from home these days, thank you for your genuine insight into what it's like to work at Microsoft. I'd love to be a developer there one day

[@sanestynajm7774]

Loved the video! I might be a mechanical engineering student but your advises are applicable in my life! Really enjoyed this POV, keep it up!

[@JasonGoodison]

Really appreciate it :) thanks for commenting

[@locksawwatch1084]

2:49 dude be making own assistant

[@SpaceBass11]

Hey Jason, thanks for your great videos and taking your time to put them out to us. The wife and I lived a little down south of you in Lacey, WA for 3.5yrs but just moved to FL for a tech job a month ago. The weather was really depressing most of the year for her, but if we lived in Seattle I think she would have loved everything being so close and being able to go on walks. Microsoft looks dope by the way! Currently working as a sysadmin labeled as Linux CST, mostly doing in person customer support with windows laptops and printers, some network handling and basic Linux engineering 😆 but I’m not 100% sure where I’d like to take my career in the future. Programming… sysadmin… network admin? 🤷‍♂️ I always wanted to learn programming as a kid. Played a little with sourcepawn, html, batch, sql, now shell while configuring Windows, editing DLLs for game hacking (rip), game severs (lawl) or setting up forum software… but I never dove deep into it, just tutorial script kiddie kind of stuff 😄 Truly, I am a noob. I always told myself I need to pickup a C++ book but never did 😬 I definitely need to learn Python now though! Anyways, hope you are doing well and your time at MS going great 👍🏼 Keep up the good work!

[@kristofgero618]

You're living my dream life mate congrats for accomplishing all this✌️

[@gabrielabdul]

Absolutely loved the POV, also jokes we're hilarious. I'm interviewing at Google in 30 days, your videos are inspiring.

[@JasonGoodison]

Really appreciate it :) thanks for commenting

[@lorenzolonghi8697]

Good luck

[@adrianikeaba]

Good luck❤️

[@karthikp6473]

All the best ❤️

[@thegiftedpotato7582]

how did it go

[@huaweihonor7714]

Thanks for sharing. That chair is awesome, simple setup

[@JasonGoodison]

Simple guy - simple setup

[@zeke5793]

Thanks for making these videos. I wouldn’t have found out about Waterloo otherwise (I’m international) and I’m going into SE there in the fall

[@JasonGoodison]

No way! That’s so cool!!

[@user-qq1ud3ue5n]

🔝ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ🔝💯❣️

[@iilluminumooconfirmed1676]

I absolutely hate my workplace's open planned offices. It's just rows of desks and is very busy. A stark contrast to my nice office at home where I tend to be my most productive.

[@gotcha5665]

damn, this gave me so much inspiration mate, I'm a 14 year old still, I really hope I can live how you're living someday

[@keithbachand2251]

Thanks for an awesome walk through of your work day! Pretty awesome to see! I work in tech but on the opposite site of the fence as an SRE. Any advice to stay motivated?

[@yorsibbi5926]

I always get good vibes from your videos.

[@deshungrant31]

Beautiful life bro! Love the video..

[@nurbekfayziev]

Soccer right after work seems really fulfilling. Good day!

[@JasonGoodison]

On Tuesday and thursdays you can play over lunch too! Maybe people play hours every week

[@anjaligupta__]

Microsoft has a bus specifically for its employees? That's so cool!

[@JasonGoodison]

Tons of them actually! They even have shuttles between the offices cause its such a large campus

[@kindlehaha]

That was actually quite interesting! Thank you for the insight lol

[@davidallen2211]

Great video, always had the dream of working at MSFT, got close twice, just wasn't the one picked, it'll always be the dream.

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

Amazing video. This is exactly how a day as a software engineer should look like. I would enjoy that very much, though I want to become a game developer(indie game team)

[@biteycat7800]

Love your channel! You will get views eventually!! Don't give up!

[@JasonGoodison]

Thank you! 🙏 appreciate you

[@recursion.]

best day in a life on whole youtube and yes open place is a truly a scam, like my productivity drops by at least 80%

[@JasonGoodison]

Thank you! So glad you liked it 🙂 yeah it’s a scam made up to save on office space haha

[@user-qq1ud3ue5n]

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[@lowkeygaming4716]

Nice day. Hope to experience this kind of stuff someday. Been working from home for years now.

[@JasonGoodison]

Do you prefer working from home?

[@lowkeygaming4716]

@@JasonGoodison expense wise and time wise yes but I wish to have at least a hybrid setup so I can mingle with people every now and then unfortunately my new job which I'm about to start on Monday is also full remote since the bosses are in another country. 🤦‍♂️😂

[@user-hv9rc7bm2f]

I love how all of these GAFAM employees spending their working days. Walking around, eating, drinking millions cups of coffee and looking at the python code for 3 minutes. My only goal now is to be hired in such company and enjoy life.

[@user-qq1ud3ue5n]

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[@theappstore]

Good vids man - all the best -

[@The.MindMap]

Bro, thanks for the advice, just tried brushing my teeth for the first time and it changed a whole lot my man... I'm a new person now

[@PoojaDutt]

Ahhh I need to visit the Redmond office! Nice video!

[@JasonGoodison]

Thanks Pooja! Will see you when you come through

[@PoojaDutt]

@@JasonGoodison yess for sure!

[@islandparadise]

Thanks for the tour, love it! Where did you get that cool wallet from??

[@fitnesstop112]

average Seattle day is raining so in the beginning when it was just cloudy is not average because it rains for 9 months a year here.

[@musaratjahan7954]

Agreed with the open spaces part. I personally prefer my own office space where I can work and think all alone. Might just be because I like being alone but I'm able to work this way much better

[@whannabi]

I agree...I HATE when someone looks at me working on something. I feel the weight of their gaze on my back... I'm petrified and type mindlessly.

[@g3x2001]

We are a smaller IT company which has one space we all sit in (with 3 people at the moment and the rest works from home) I would also love my own office space but I also work a lot from home, so when I feel like having privacy I just stay at home.

[@ostar-en7ec]

Very cool video! I enjoyed it so much!!!!

[@ethen8814]

Great. Now I am going to do my cs240 assignment!

[@alexx_azr]

i love footbal and i love programing, nice video !

[@JW-cp5hw]

Quick question, I just started a coding bootcamp learning HTML, CSS, Javascript and Python. I have no experience at all prior to this. Do you think this is a good first step?

[@samboshoff8698]

Great video! Interesting about the closed offices. Do you get much interaction with your coworkers? It seems like you could go all day without seeing anyone. I think I’d miss the socialising aspect and solving problems collaboratively.

[@mastermind4286]

Think there probably are meetings where they discuss stuff.

[@brandontltl]

Hope my days eventually look similar to this, after I finish school.

[@Synerinn]

hey good looks! I'm joining the Redmond office at the end of July, do you have any recommendations about places to check out on campus or in Redmond generally? I'd love to check out the anechoic chamber but I figure you'd have to be working in that specific building (unless...)

[@JasonGoodison]

Usually things on campus are open to everyone! Another cool thing to check out is the treehouse. Its a great spot to work from in the summer

[@Synerinn]

@@JasonGoodison Awesome, thanks, I'll be sure to check it out!

[@user-qq1ud3ue5n]

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[@alecdorasandler6690]

"First person POV" Camera pointing down the entire time. Yep, that's me whenever I go outside! 😂

[@mohammednabil8188]

dude this looks like almost a dream job!!!

[@cru2006]

i love these sort of videos

[@user-qq1ud3ue5n]

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[@rezalatib1537]

this is surprisingly very entertaining

[@amreenaym786]

I’d always go to my dads work (also in Redmond) and the Microsoft building are so cool. It’s always been a dream of mine to work there

[@linkin20la]

Got a little dizzy but a good video. It's nice to see KZbin channels before they blow up and develop into a particular format.

[@user-qq1ud3ue5n]

🔝ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ🔝💯❣️

[@RockyGrenade]

For those who are interested in studying about open office spaces vs closed office spaces, you might want to look into the concept of introverts and extroverts explored in the book titled "Quiet" by Susan Cain.

[@steaboo9050]

Thanks for the video! What level are you at MS and how long did it take you to get there?

[@JasonGoodison]

Level 61 (2 years) up for promo this year for level 61

[@akebu6]

Just keep the badge in your bag so you don't forget it. Microsoft seems really cool, hope to one day get the chance to work there after graduation

[@JasonGoodison]

Then I take it out to go to lunch and forget to put it back in - it’s a first world problem haha

[@akebu6]

@@JasonGoodison 😂😂you'll find a way

[@user-qq1ud3ue5n]

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[@Haza3137]

POV day in the life should be the new trend

[@duhieutran]

When exactly do you get up and when do you arrive at the office to actually start your first tasks

[@enterallowed338]

Very informative video.I’m in my late 30s learning to code and your video is a solid path.Here’s a question.What do you think about doing a bootcamp vs going to college as a older person?

[@VeroneMSX]

Bootcamp and focus on doing some project already. Apart from learning how to code its very important to learn the dev environment so Git, Linux, Sql, networks etc. With some solid dedication it will be a matter of months to get a first good tech job as junior engineer

[@enterallowed338]

@@VeroneMSX Thanks for the insights

[@marian1432]

haha, Your Humor is amazing Love these videos!!!

[@yoman1159]

May I ask about the brand of the wallet? Can it be bought from Amazon?

[@green--apple]

How long's the Microsoft shuttle ride from Cap Hill to campus? Is it true that Microsoft has nap rooms?

[@yann1446]

I like how your first priorities of the day are checking your YT stats and providing content for WikiFeet Also big brain data and graphs at 4:30

[@jaimevives-cortes683]

How long is the connector commute? Great vid btw

[@TheJuancar0000]

Random question, What waterproof shoes do you wear?

[@mohamedmostfa9234]

The best so far video="Day In The Life Of" i had watched

[@humyrareza3752]

i would really like the little screen

[@hristopopov5890]

the chillest workdays are always at the biggest companies

[@michaelasin6050]

Just curious, are Microsoft employees able to choose Mac as their working computer?

[@nysed1758]

imagine arriving in your office at microsoft, you sit down and then start your linux pc. It would be pretty nice.

[@user-qq1ud3ue5n]

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[@marianosuarez9556]

Nice video, i saw another like this and nobody talks during the day at microsoft? it looks kind of boring not to have social contact, but thanks for the video again!

[@JasonGoodison]

They do! I felt awkward filming teammates so I just did my silent day to day. Maybe next time!

[@8Trails50]

as someone who has only worked in open spaces, jealous of the office

[@JasonGoodison]

Offices are nice! Hope you get one soon!

[@hinaqazi6344]

Dear Michael, it's you that make register for youtube, I follow your tutorial from bilibili to your channel here and I'll continue to support

[@HasnainAbbas-ii8gt]

HELP I want to work in programming and coding for like web apps, mobile apps, softwares as a freelancer. Now, which degree programme is best for this purpose, BSCS or BSSE? Have no plans for MS and PhD.

[@kushalmondal618]

I just Liked the way you are providing the Sentences of your mind in subtitles, Not many creator do that, and its essential in POV, Liked your desk also, 😻, Dont know if I am Ever going to be A Dev @MNC, But still gonna watch your Vids, to keep me motivated,

[@anilmarker9653]

i live for your videos

[@JasonGoodison]

I live to make videos for you ❤

[@LucasSkynyrd]

Hey, great video! What is the name of the song that starts at around 2:10?

[@IBeToxic]

Working at microsoft looks nice I might do that later in life

[@lien3723]

dude I also work at MSFT and we don't have our own office!!??? it's still open space in a lot of buildings!!! I like your sense of humor, sub :D

[@brickfilms8120]

Do you have to ride the bus? Or can you drive?

[@zedl]

This is awesome!! Are you using a GoPro or something?

[@JasonGoodison]

Just an iPhone! Thats why I only use 1 hand most of the time

[@katalystcod2]

i love your humor!!!

[@katalystcod2]

you fuckin deserve this subscribe, cheers

[@elderstray5830]

As a software engineer, I can confirm that I am surprisingly still alive as well

[@kwakguldam9592]

Which keyboard do you use ?

[@corpuzone]

What if one wants to work remote if they live in California? Can they find a 100% remote job from Microsoft? That’s becoming the norm these days with Covid-19 still out there.. Coding can be done anywhere and team meetings through zoom or teams.

[@pranjalagnihotri6072]

Hi Jason love this video and the Seattle office is really lovely, btw you are in which ORG?

[@user-qq1ud3ue5n]

🔝ʜɪᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴜᴘ🔝❣️❣️

[@johnmanzini4258]

you are living the dream

[@slayfaee]

Makes me actually kinda miss living in Seattle 😭

[@ghostclone8293]

he makes it look easy

[@NirmalSilwal]

hello Jason, 1st time in your channel from youtube algorithm. New subs here :)

[@JasonGoodison]

So glad you're here! Glad to see new faces :)

[@codex1758]

What laptop are you using?

[@amittanmay1926]

I'm currently a computer engineering major is it uncommon for Computer Engineers to land jobs as Software Engineers ? and If so how do i get there ?

[@captainlennyjapan27]

Amazing!

[@JasonGoodison]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elianak1957]

what laptop are you using ?

[@afzalspeed109]

Hello, what is the model of your laptop?

[@kartikpintu]

I work at intel and we have cubicles. Cafeteria is pretty similar. Closed spaces feels depressing to me.

[@Itsalekss]

This is exactly the life I want. Next year I’m going into computer science at university and I’m very anxious that I might not perform well and that im not smart enough.

[@israeliteking1761]

You will do well, I’m in my last year at my university for information technology. I had two computer science courses on my curriculum guide. Python is much easier and I’m still learning as well. Java was complicated… you will do fine! Just study hard and believe in yourself. Work on independent projects outside of school and network with others. You got this bro!

[@Tim-Shows]

What was that camera on your desk for?

[@JasonGoodison]

If we hit 100k subs by Sept 6th, I’ll shave my head 👩‍🦲 Watch this next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3vMh4qle9BrfaM

[@greenboykrish4346]

bro which dell laptop do you use for coding

[@NicollasFeitosa]

what model is your dell laptop?

[@aatifargaming]

Sir can you please tell me is windows 8.1 better than windows 7 for old PC

[@bdoug]

Ive watched all of your vids and every one has made me laugh

[@sturmblizzard780]

whats his laptop there on 2:24 ?