Hardware Test Engineer Interview Experience - United States
June 11, 2019
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was contacted by a recruiter and interviewed the next week. I'm a new CS grad, but I was able to answer most of the questions he asked. An EE wouldn't have any issue.
Questions
Standard Deviation.
Not using it, just basically knowing what it is.
Command line questions:
How would you replace the word ‘Netflix’ with ‘YouTube’ in 1000 files?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Microsoft Hardware Test Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Hardware Test Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Hardware Test Engineer interview process in United States.
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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