New Grad Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
Apply Online Phone Interview Onsite
The online application was typical. The phone interview was a 45-minute session with an engineer who asked about your projects and why you wanted to join Microsoft. He ended the interview with a couple of basic questions about software.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft New Grad Software Development Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their New Grad Software Development Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's New Grad Software Development Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0Good for work-life balance, but not too much politicalSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 27, 2017Pros: Work-life balance, profits, etc.Cons: Political work. Guys who can speak more is better than do more.
- 4.0Good Culture, Decent PaySoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 17, 2021Pros: Culture at the company is good.Cons: Compensation at the company is not top of the line.
- 4.0Inclusive, innovative, balancedSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 21, 2015Pros: Working hard on shedding the archaic image. Several new initiatives reflect a growing culture of innovation. Reasonably flexible with time, easy to integrate personal life into a working schedule. Competitive compensation package.Cons: Pockets of old bureaucracy and complacency exist. Some of the best features and products still are not promoted enough to the general public.
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