Data Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
Entry-level IC2 Data Engineer interview consisting of:
- Recruiter screen
- 1-hour Technical Screen
- Final Loop interviews (3 interviews with the hiring team, 1 hour each)
The Technical Screen consisted of Python Pandas-related questions. Two CSV files were shared by the interviewer.
The Final Loop interviews included questions based on the resume and behavioral questions.
Questions
CSV files were shared, and questions were asked based on data frames, data manipulation, pivot tables, and time series analysis.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Data Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Data Engineer 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 Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to workData Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 19, 2025Pros: Collaborative work environment to apply and learn new skills.Cons: None that I could find yet.
- 5.0Great Balance, Occasional StressData Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 31, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, benefits, and growth opportunities.Cons: Occasional stress and deadline changes.
- 5.0Safe, Balanced, Restricted ToolsData Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 18, 2025Pros: Safe, good workspace. Good work-life balance.Cons: Restricted to their own infrastructure tools, of course. That's a good thing for the company.
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