Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
Process
The on-site interview is very much pure technical. The questions are basically related to my resume, which implies that if the resume does not gain their interest, I will not get this chance for an interview. There were four rounds of interviews. In each session, one interviewer discussed my research or related areas with me.
Questions
What does your interaction with the industry help you to learn?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Hardware Engineer role in Mountain View, California.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in Mountain View, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Hardware Engineer interview process in Mountain View, California.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Heavy workload, but a good company to work atHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 28, 2025Pros: Amazing food options, very smart individuals.Cons: Hardware management is a bit of a mess. There have been lots of layoffs in the AI field. There is a heavy workload in the SCHIE org.
- 5.0Cool Projects, Good BalanceHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesSeptember 23, 2017Pros: Good work-life balance and cool projects.Cons: Salary slightly lower than software jobs.
- 4.0Sometimes, it's a very fast-paced environment. Overall, it's a good place to work. The engineers here are knowledgeableHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 31, 2015Pros: One has the opportunity to work on Xbox console. Get to play all the nice games and see the latest technology in the gaming industry.Cons: The commute is bad going into Shoreline. It doesn't have the nice perks like Google/Facebook.
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