Optical Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
April 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
In-person interview.
Three interviews, each 60 minutes in length, occurred on campus at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, WA.
Interviews were conducted with:
- Two senior optical engineers
- One recent hire
One interview was very difficult and intense, while the others were more laid back. All included many technical questions and extensive whiteboard ray tracing.
Questions
Off-axis parabolic mirror ray tracing
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Optical Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Optical Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Optical Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to work
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 23, 2021
Pros: Interesting and challenging problems to be tackled.
Cons: Poor work-life balance sometimes.
4.0
Top-heavy, but an amazing company to work for
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 22, 2014
Pros: Flexibility in your schedule is simply amazing.
Great pay and benefits.
There are opportunities to take your career in any direction you desire.
Cons: Too many managers and poor communication.
4.0
Great Team, but Tough to Convert to Full-Time
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
March 19, 2025
Pros: Supportive and open-minded team with a strong mentoring culture.
Great learning opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technology.
Possibility to explore internal job opportunities within a large company.
Cons: Difficult to transition from contractor to full-time due to budget constraints.
Job security as a contractor can be uncertain.
- 4.0Great place to workOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 23, 2021Pros: Interesting and challenging problems to be tackled.Cons: Poor work-life balance sometimes.
- 4.0Top-heavy, but an amazing company to work forOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 22, 2014Pros: Flexibility in your schedule is simply amazing. Great pay and benefits. There are opportunities to take your career in any direction you desire.Cons: Too many managers and poor communication.
- 4.0Great Team, but Tough to Convert to Full-TimeOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 19, 2025Pros: Supportive and open-minded team with a strong mentoring culture. Great learning opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technology. Possibility to explore internal job opportunities within a large company.Cons: Difficult to transition from contractor to full-time due to budget constraints. Job security as a contractor can be uncertain.
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