Process
Interviewed many years ago, I was asked basic interview questions that you'd expect from a tech company.
These included finding the best way to solve a given problem.
I also answered questions about how previous projects I'd worked on had gone.
Questions
Find the most optimal way to solve the problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 26 interview experiences for the Microsoft Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
35%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral35%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Engineer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Long Hours, Low Pay Compared to Financial Services Sector
Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
August 20, 2008
Pros: Fortune 500 company, stability, great health benefits. Smart people.
Cons: The company is so large, the opportunities for advancement are slim. Also, the opportunities for innovation and for personal growth are quite limited.
No time is given for side projects, unless company sanctioned, and therefore thinking outside the box is discouraged.
Also, there is a two-tiered system of employment where contingent staff are treated quite differently than full-time employees. Because of the court decree, MS has to do some of the things it does with contingent staff, but I don't like this arrangement because it treats experienced workers as temporary hired help when they should be treated with dignity and respect. They do a great job and deserve the same benefits as any other worker.
5.0
Best Company, Lacking Stability
Engineer • Current Employee
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States
December 11, 2023
Pros: Best company to work with
Cons: Job stability is not there.
5.0
Good People, Tough Management
Engineer • Current Employee
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
November 25, 2024
Pros: Good culture, people, and work.
Cons: Upper management.
Not much of a choice of career.
- 3.0Long Hours, Low Pay Compared to Financial Services SectorEngineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesAugust 20, 2008Pros: Fortune 500 company, stability, great health benefits. Smart people.Cons: The company is so large, the opportunities for advancement are slim. Also, the opportunities for innovation and for personal growth are quite limited. No time is given for side projects, unless company sanctioned, and therefore thinking outside the box is discouraged. Also, there is a two-tiered system of employment where contingent staff are treated quite differently than full-time employees. Because of the court decree, MS has to do some of the things it does with contingent staff, but I don't like this arrangement because it treats experienced workers as temporary hired help when they should be treated with dignity and respect. They do a great job and deserve the same benefits as any other worker.
- 5.0Best Company, Lacking StabilityEngineer • Current EmployeeIndiana, Pennsylvania, United StatesDecember 11, 2023Pros: Best company to work withCons: Job stability is not there.
- 5.0Good People, Tough ManagementEngineer • Current EmployeeDubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesNovember 25, 2024Pros: Good culture, people, and work.Cons: Upper management. Not much of a choice of career.
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