Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
March 1, 2020
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was pretty much like every other computer science interview ever.
No huge surprises.
Just practice your coding, and you should be fine.
Practice all day, every day, and also work on your soft skills.
Questions
Do you know how JavaScript works?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Engineer roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Loved The Good Environment
Engineer • Former Employee
USAR Center, North Carolina, United States
October 28, 2025
Pros: Able to work in a good working environment.
Cons: No specific cons to mention.
3.0
About what you'd expect
Engineer • Former Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
October 24, 2025
Pros: For the most part, both colleagues and management were professional.
The work was very interesting.
Cons: Pay/Benefits wasn't what I expected.
3.0
Great work-life balance
Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 23, 2025
Pros: Comprehensive benefits, career growth, competitive compensation, and a focus on employee well-being. Specific perks include free food, flexible hours, and a globally recognized brand on a resume.
Cons: High pressure, bureaucracy, and a competitive environment that can lead to stress, long hours, and a feeling of limited influence.
- 5.0Loved The Good EnvironmentEngineer • Former EmployeeUSAR Center, North Carolina, United StatesOctober 28, 2025Pros: Able to work in a good working environment.Cons: No specific cons to mention.
- 3.0About what you'd expectEngineer • Former EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesOctober 24, 2025Pros: For the most part, both colleagues and management were professional. The work was very interesting.Cons: Pay/Benefits wasn't what I expected.
- 3.0Great work-life balanceEngineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 23, 2025Pros: Comprehensive benefits, career growth, competitive compensation, and a focus on employee well-being. Specific perks include free food, flexible hours, and a globally recognized brand on a resume.Cons: High pressure, bureaucracy, and a competitive environment that can lead to stress, long hours, and a feeling of limited influence.
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