Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks.- Phone screen with HR.- In-person interview with 3 people. If good, you go on to another 3 to 4 people. It was all-day interviewing with technical and historical questions.- If you pass the technical loop, you go on to a Director or Vice President for the final interview focusing on personality fit.
Questions
The process used the STAR method. Explain a time when you had conflict at work. What did you do? What did you learn? There was a butt load of technical questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Microsoft Hardware Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Hardware Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0You have to love this environment to thrive hereHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 15, 2014Pros: Met a lot of great people and life-long friends.Cons: Management without insight or imagination, and a desire for change for the better...
- 4.0Culture is changingHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 2, 2025Pros: Good management and a great culture. Friendly people.Cons: Culture is changing, slow to promote.
- 4.0Great perks, bland projectHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 6, 2013Pros: Talented and fun group to work in. Help was always available, and most were very friendly. The intern event was incredible. Microsoft puts a lot of value in making sure its interns are happy.Cons: The project was mundane and far below what should have been given to a potential full-time employee. This ruined the experience for me. I left the company having no idea what I would really be doing for them.
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