Process
The interview process involved several stages.
First, there was a screening with an HR representative.
This was followed by a technical screening with the hiring manager.
Finally, a loop of four interviews took place.
Several interpersonal interviews with various team members were also conducted. These questions related to cultural fit and ways of working.
Overall, it was a good interview process.
Questions
Tell me your greatest strengths and weaknesses.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Microsoft Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in the United States 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 United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Amazing Fun, Horticultural Nominee?Data Engineer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaApril 9, 2025Pros: Great stuff, working amazing, fun.Cons: Indubitably, horticulture, gubernatorial nominee, yes.
- 4.0Good Work EnvironmentData Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesMarch 30, 2017Pros: Excellent engineers around you, and have a good amount of time to solve the problems.Cons: Look at the contractors as the aliens.
- 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.
Microsoft Interview Questions
