Process
Had two conversations and did not hear back from the team manager.
The conversation seemed pleasant, but I was going the managerial route, which might have played against me.
Did not get a data structure or algorithm question.
Questions
How do you implement security with Microsoft identity?
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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.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Good for office people
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 15, 2023
Pros: Great for people who want an office or on-the-go work.
Cons: Too much like it's for kind of creative people.
2.0
Was great, not so much anymore
Principal Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 11, 2020
Pros: One of the few places you personally can impact the world in computer use.
Cons: Too focused on diversity and not enough on qualifications. The review system is cutthroat and does not focus on the individual but pits one against the other.
5.0
Great company to work for
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
July 10, 2022
Pros: To work on cutting-edge products touching millions of customers every day.
Great company culture that provides support to thrive and make an impact.
Excellent leadership setting the direction of the company that cares about not only what gets done but also how.
Cons: You have to define what work/life balance means to you and set expectations.
- 5.0Good for office peoplePrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 15, 2023Pros: Great for people who want an office or on-the-go work.Cons: Too much like it's for kind of creative people.
- 2.0Was great, not so much anymorePrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 11, 2020Pros: One of the few places you personally can impact the world in computer use.Cons: Too focused on diversity and not enough on qualifications. The review system is cutthroat and does not focus on the individual but pits one against the other.
- 5.0Great company to work forPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 10, 2022Pros: To work on cutting-edge products touching millions of customers every day. Great company culture that provides support to thrive and make an impact. Excellent leadership setting the direction of the company that cares about not only what gets done but also how.Cons: You have to define what work/life balance means to you and set expectations.
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