Process
Fifteen years ago, I was an undergraduate in the top 10% of my class at a top-five American CS school. The campus recruiter would not give me the opportunity to interview for an SDE job. Instead, I was delegated to applying for QA in Test or Design, while others had opportunities for dream roles.
Fifteen years later, I applied for a CSA job using an internal reference. The recruiters would not give me a time in the day, while the other two market leaders gave me interviews at a moment's notice.
As an "oriental," I found my experiences with MSFT to be very discriminatory. If there is justice in this country, you will be sued.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Cloud Solutions Architect roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Microsoft's Cloud Solutions Architect interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Learn, Grow, Share KnowledgeCloud Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsAugust 9, 2022Pros: Microsoft is a huge ecosystem where you can grow your career. It is a fast-paced environment that encourages you to learn something new every day and share your knowledge. You have relative freedom in terms of doing what you like.Cons: Diversity in technical roles is still relatively low.
- 4.0Depends on team, account/customer, and geo location you supportCloud Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeAugust 8, 2022Pros: - For my account team and customer, it was pretty good WLB, but your mileage may vary. - Free Azure certifications were available to obtain, and you got 3 tries per cert. - The bonus is generally 30% and is pretty easily obtainable, as CSAs aren't on individual quotas.Cons: - Job responsibilities seem to change every year. - CSA has no defined set role; experience entirely depends on your team/account. - Low RSU packages vs. PM/SWE offers.
- 5.0Great Company to work forCloud Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandJanuary 17, 2025Pros: Amazing culture, lots of great technologies to learn, nice customers, working from home, and easy to shift between teams. Great leadership to work with.Cons: Cost savings, salary, and a lot of changes.
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