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Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience

March 4, 2020
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Twice they rescheduled the interview. Finally, just before the day, they cancelled it. When I asked the recruiter the reason, he said the requisition is on hold.

My suggestion is please don't even consider applying to Microsoft. It led me to question whether the interview process at Microsoft is fair. The interview process at many other companies, including big companies like Google and Facebook, is streamlined, and the recruiter and everyone else follows up, making things smooth.

Worst and arrogance, and I feel the Microsoft interview might even be discriminatory in nature.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Microsoft Principal Software Engineer role in United States.

Success Rate

10%
Pass Rate

Microsoft's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive30%
Neutral30%
Negative40%

Candidates reported having negative feelings for Microsoft's Principal Software Engineer interview process in United States.

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