I'm a software engineer at Microsoft who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 30. It's changed how I see myself and show up at work.

Jade Wilson has worked at Microsoft since 2022.

Courtesy of Jade Wilson

• Jade Wilson was diagnosed with autism and ADHD in 2024.
• Working remotely for Microsoft since 2022 has helped her manage sensory triggers.
• But certain situations, like Big Tech networking events, are still a challenge for her.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jade Wilson, a 31-year-old senior software engineer at Microsoft, about being diagnosed with autism and ADHD.