Principal Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Process
I had four rounds of technical interviews, followed by a hiring manager round.
The questions were mostly around designing solutions, and the interviewers focused on what the candidate knew rather than what was missing, which was really good.
Questions
How would you design an application which provides 'TinyURL'?
How would you design a solution where you can assist a call center agent get all the information they need in one place: customer info, KB articles, etc.?
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Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Principal Software Engineering Manager roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
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Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Great place, still exploringPrincipal Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 28, 2023Pros: Brand name: Azure Great people, many options.Cons: Too much information. Decision making at the top.
- 5.0Experience at MicrosoftPrincipal Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 26, 2023Pros: Good culture, work-life balance.Cons: Not much clarity in what gets prioritized. Before building the product, we look for a lot of customer feedback, which takes the core of the product somewhere. It ends up being just another feature on the current product.
- 3.0Great Benefits, Unvalued WorkPrincipal Software Engineering Manager • Former EmployeeBurlington, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 27, 2025Pros: Excellent benefits: * 100% health insurance premium coverage * 401k match up to 50% of IRS limit.Cons: Bureaucracy: Your work is less valued than that of those you are close with.
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