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Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience

September 30, 2018
Positive ExperienceGot Offer

Process

Several rounds of f2f interview. Lot of programming questions - database, logical Qs, USB related etc. The candidate has to write the solutions on whiteboards. It's good to talk to folks who challenge you on your programming skills.

Questions

Programming Qs.

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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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