Principal Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - India
January 18, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
This was a negative and, for me, a worst experience with MS. In general, MS interviews and their process are always good, inspiring, and a benchmark. However, this time it seemed a little unprofessional and predetermined.
Questions
Nothing special to talk about.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Microsoft Principal Software Engineering Manager role in India.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Principal Software Engineering Manager roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Principal Software Engineering Manager interview process in India.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
People are amazing
Principal Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Haifa, Israel
July 29, 2023
Pros: I like to work with great people to drive great impact.
Cons: Making a change in a big org is not easy.
5.0
People Focus, Strong Vision
Principal Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
October 2, 2021
Pros: 1. Focus on people
2. Leadership and Vision
Cons: 1. Nothing much, really, but compensation may not be as aggressive as some of the competitors.
5.0
Great work-life balance. The pay is good, but lower than other top companies
Principal Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 27, 2024
Pros: Work-life balance is great.
Work on products that are heavily used across the workplace.
Cons: Lower compensation than Facebook and other top-tier companies.
Large company; it can be hard to have as big of an impact.
- 5.0People are amazingPrincipal Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeHaifa, IsraelJuly 29, 2023Pros: I like to work with great people to drive great impact.Cons: Making a change in a big org is not easy.
- 5.0People Focus, Strong VisionPrincipal Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeOctober 2, 2021Pros: 1. Focus on people 2. Leadership and VisionCons: 1. Nothing much, really, but compensation may not be as aggressive as some of the competitors.
- 5.0Great work-life balance. The pay is good, but lower than other top companiesPrincipal Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 27, 2024Pros: Work-life balance is great. Work on products that are heavily used across the workplace.Cons: Lower compensation than Facebook and other top-tier companies. Large company; it can be hard to have as big of an impact.
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