Jr. Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
April 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The phone screen was quick and had five questions. Review basic definitions and concepts, such as classes vs. objects.
I do not know what else to say here for the required thirty-word minimum.
Questions
What is a class?
What is an object?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Jr. Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Jr. Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Jr. Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Good Benefits, Confusing Vision
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
October 28, 2025
Pros: Benefits are comprehensive and quite good.
Cons: There is very little alignment between the teams, and the overall vision on management is poorly defined. This leads to confusion in expectations.
Return to office is coming down the pike.
3.0
Great Managers, Disconnected Leadership
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
September 8, 2025
Pros: Good benefits, flexible and understanding middle managers, especially those interacting with individual contributors.
Cons: Senior leadership can feel disconnected from what's going on with the rank and file.
5.0
Great Place, No Cons!
Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
August 19, 2025
Pros: It is not applicable for me.
Cons: It is a great place to work.
- 3.0Good Benefits, Confusing VisionSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesOctober 28, 2025Pros: Benefits are comprehensive and quite good.Cons: There is very little alignment between the teams, and the overall vision on management is poorly defined. This leads to confusion in expectations. Return to office is coming down the pike.
- 3.0Great Managers, Disconnected LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 8, 2025Pros: Good benefits, flexible and understanding middle managers, especially those interacting with individual contributors.Cons: Senior leadership can feel disconnected from what's going on with the rank and file.
- 5.0Great Place, No Cons!Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesAugust 19, 2025Pros: It is not applicable for me.Cons: It is a great place to work.
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