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Microsoft Engineer Found Dead at Mountain View Campus as Family Urges Action on Overwork

Officials say the case is noncriminal, with the coroner's ruling still pending.

Overview

  • Pratik Pandey, 35, was discovered unresponsive around 2 a.m. on Aug. 20 after entering the office the prior evening, according to family accounts reported by local media.
  • Mountain View police reported no signs of suspicious activity and are not treating the death as a criminal investigation.
  • The Santa Clara County medical examiner has not issued a final determination, though a community leader cited an initial assessment indicating a likely heart attack.
  • Microsoft has opened an internal review of the incident, as national and international attention grows.
  • Relatives say Pandey frequently worked late for an extended period and are urging tech companies to track after-hours work and bolster stress support.