Group Engineering Manager Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
May 28, 2024
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Behavioral and based on cultural fit. Questions revolved around:
- Your ability to cope with failure.
- Your ability to learn from mistakes.
- Your ability to grow as a technical expert and as a leader and manager.
Questions
Tell me a time that you have failed.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Group Engineering Manager role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Group Engineering Manager roles in Redmond, Washington is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Microsoft's Group Engineering Manager interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Used to be a great place to work
Group Engineering Manager • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
October 20, 2025
Pros: Smart co-workers
World-changing products
Free drinks
Cons: Cross-team fighting
Lack of vision
4.0
Fast Pace, Great Team
Group Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 12, 2023
Pros: Great collaborative environment with a focus on the customer.
Cons: Pace is extremely fast, expectations high.
4.0
Good company. Shop teams before you commit
Group Engineering Manager • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 19, 2022
Pros: Great ESG-conscious company. Excellent CEO.
Cons: It's easier to switch to a different company than to change jobs inside Microsoft.
- 4.0Used to be a great place to workGroup Engineering Manager • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 20, 2025Pros: Smart co-workers World-changing products Free drinksCons: Cross-team fighting Lack of vision
- 4.0Fast Pace, Great TeamGroup Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 12, 2023Pros: Great collaborative environment with a focus on the customer.Cons: Pace is extremely fast, expectations high.
- 4.0Good company. Shop teams before you commitGroup Engineering Manager • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 19, 2022Pros: Great ESG-conscious company. Excellent CEO.Cons: It's easier to switch to a different company than to change jobs inside Microsoft.
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