Hardware Test Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
February 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Two people interviewed me. The interview went well with questions. It was not very hard. I interviewed with two team members.
They asked questions about hardware testing and some questions from my resume.
Questions
General question about hardware test
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Hardware Test Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Hardware Test Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Hardware Test Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Reasonable workplace most of the time
Hardware Test Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 13, 2023
Pros: Good and interesting work, good work hours, occasional overtime.
Cons: Lately, Microsoft is prone to sudden layoffs. Even FTEs can be let go, even if there is no issue with their performance. Also, even though the majority of people are decent and helpful, there are a few bad apples here and there.
1.0
Exciting Projects, Toxic Politics
Hardware Test Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 27, 2021
Pros: - Great salary
- Working with some great people
- Exciting projects
Cons: - Some individuals are super competitive, lacking teamwork.
- Politics: You can excel more if you align with the right manager and drink the Kool-Aid.
- Immense pressure to deliver today.
- Internal chaos and volatility.
4.0
Nice place to work
Hardware Test Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 21, 2020
Pros: Work-life balance; a fun place to work; nice projects with lots of learning.
Cons: Lack of opportunities to become FTE.
- 4.0Reasonable workplace most of the timeHardware Test Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 13, 2023Pros: Good and interesting work, good work hours, occasional overtime.Cons: Lately, Microsoft is prone to sudden layoffs. Even FTEs can be let go, even if there is no issue with their performance. Also, even though the majority of people are decent and helpful, there are a few bad apples here and there.
- 1.0Exciting Projects, Toxic PoliticsHardware Test Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 27, 2021Pros: - Great salary - Working with some great people - Exciting projectsCons: - Some individuals are super competitive, lacking teamwork. - Politics: You can excel more if you align with the right manager and drink the Kool-Aid. - Immense pressure to deliver today. - Internal chaos and volatility.
- 4.0Nice place to workHardware Test Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 21, 2020Pros: Work-life balance; a fun place to work; nice projects with lots of learning.Cons: Lack of opportunities to become FTE.
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