Microsoft

Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - Hong Kong, China

February 1, 2020

Negative ExperienceGot Offer

Process

Due to COVID, I had three interviews through MS Teams. The interviewers were nice and well-organized. However, their expectations were very high. I had to answer the questions carefully. Hopefully, I hit the points and my job experience matched their requirements.

Questions

Simple circuit design.

Power cycle affects hardware reliability.

How to handle difficulties in a job.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Hardware Engineer role in Hong Kong, China.

Success Rate

100%

Pass Rate

Microsoft's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in Hong Kong, China is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.

Experience Rating

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Neutral0%

Negative100%

Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Microsoft's Hardware Engineer interview process in Hong Kong, China.

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Pros: Less stress, a good place to enjoy life.

Cons: No passion in this company, at least in the BU I am staying.

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Hardware Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 19, 2024
Pros: Best working and smart coworker.
Cons: Not much full-time space.

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

October 31, 2019

Pros: Cash machine. In its latest quarter, Microsoft generated $4.2 billion in operating cash flows on $20 billion in revenue. Franchise businesses. Microsoft has a set of blockbuster business segments. They include Windows, Office, the Xbox, and the server division. The cloud. This is a megatrend in technology.

Cons: Brain drain. Microsoft has had various departures of top executives. Lack of focus. With huge cash flows, Microsoft has been aggressive in investing in new businesses. Threats. Cash-cow businesses are always fat targets for competitors.

5.0
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
October 31, 2019
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Cons: Brain drain. Microsoft has had various departures of top executives. Lack of focus. With huge cash flows, Microsoft has been aggressive in investing in new businesses. Threats. Cash-cow businesses are always fat targets for competitors.

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Pros: Less stress, a good place to enjoy life.

Cons: No passion in this company, at least in the BU I am staying.

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Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Pros: Less stress, a good place to enjoy life.
Cons: No passion in this company, at least in the BU I am staying.

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