Data Developer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
This is a well-run company.
The interviews were set up very well. The HR had a strong schedule, and there was no confusion about where I was going or who I would be interviewing with.
There is certainly intensity in each of the in-house interviews. The people doing the interviewing showed they have an expansive amount of knowledge in software and of Microsoft. This fact led to some intimidating moments.
Questions
What has Microsoft attempted in the last decade that would be considered mismanaged by the general public?
How will your postgraduate education and experience allow you to excel at Microsoft?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Data Developer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Data Developer roles in Redmond, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Data Developer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Learning Plus Networking, But BusyData Developer • Former EmployeeMarch 11, 2020Pros: Great place for networking and learning.Cons: Lots of work, barely time.
- 4.0Pretty good WLB, old techSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 16, 2025Pros: Work-life balance. Good people. RTO sucks, does not pay enough.Cons: RTO, old tech, slow moving.
- 3.0Culture is changingPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 15, 2025Pros: There are lots of opportunities to work on AI if that's your thing.Cons: Some teams trying to move at startup pace are held back by big company things.
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