Principal Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
The interview experience was pretty bad. One interview went on for a long time, with questions that weren't relevant to the new role.
After the interview, the team didn't get back to me for a long time. They only responded after I asked for feedback.
Additionally, I was repeatedly warned about the future team members and how difficult they could be.
Questions
How to solve a complex math problem in an area that I had never worked in before.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Principal Software Engineering Manager role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Principal Software Engineering Manager roles in Redmond, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Microsoft's Principal Software Engineering Manager interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0A good place to work until recentlyPrincipal Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 14, 2025Pros: Good benefits Flexible WFH scheduleCons: Poorly messaged layoffs and policy changes
- 5.0Easy Work, Less PayPrincipal Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 15, 2024Pros: Easy work, good work-life balance if you know what you are doing.Cons: Less pay compared to other companies.
- 1.0The company has lost directionPrincipal Software Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 31, 2024Pros: Flexible work schedule, decent benefits.Cons: Overwhelming workload, lack of sense of direction, "do more with less" approach.
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