Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
The main factor that affected the entire process was that I had set my sights on working at the company. This adversely impacted my approach and also caused me to be very nervous. I also didn't know that Microsoft often uses impossible interview questions just to see how people act under stress. I actually believed the questions were real, when in reality they were just computer-generated arrangements of random words or something.
Questions
What is the minimum number of elements needed to fully describe a beam in pure tensile loading using FEA?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Microsoft Mechanical Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Experience, Hard TransitionMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 4, 2025Pros: Great experience, allows you to develop skills.Cons: Really had to convert from contract to FT.
- 5.0Microsoft is greatMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 24, 2025Pros: Microsoft is a great company from a technology roadmap perspective, and the people that work there are great. Everyone is very collaborative, and you can almost certainly find something that suits what you want to work on.Cons: Management does seem to change directions abruptly.
- 5.0Super teamMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 15, 2024Pros: Surrounded by brilliant and motivated people.Cons: Many trips abroad.
Microsoft Interview Questions
