Process
I was reached out to by a sourcer on LinkedIn. The sourcer connected me with a couple of teams. I did a phone screen with both and an on-site with one.
Questions
Algorithm and design questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Microsoft SDEII role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their SDEII roles in Redmond, Washington is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's SDEII interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Good company, moving fast and slow
SDEII • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
July 20, 2018
Pros: Very good work-life balance.
Cons: Sometimes it is hard to get ideas through. The culture does not promote creativity. It's more like a manager; managers have an idea and then it goes down. Most of the time, ideas that come from up are shut down fast, and it kills creativity. I would suggest having a work environment where you can easily switch teams and work on other projects. Have all code available for all, not just for x, y, or z.
4.0
Good work-life balance, variety of work
SDEII • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 31, 2017
Pros: Friendly and smart people; supportive. Backstabbing is rare. Management pays attention to employees' complaints and is open to discussion. Pay is good relative to the stress/expectation.
Cons: I'm in one of the dinosaur teams where everything moves slowly. Innovation does happen, but not quick enough, and there is a lot of maintenance work.
4.0
SDE 2 review
SDEII • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 22, 2017
Pros: Great engineers at the grassroots level
Cons: Too much bureaucracy at higher levels
- 5.0Good company, moving fast and slowSDEII • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 20, 2018Pros: Very good work-life balance.Cons: Sometimes it is hard to get ideas through. The culture does not promote creativity. It's more like a manager; managers have an idea and then it goes down. Most of the time, ideas that come from up are shut down fast, and it kills creativity. I would suggest having a work environment where you can easily switch teams and work on other projects. Have all code available for all, not just for x, y, or z.
- 4.0Good work-life balance, variety of workSDEII • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 31, 2017Pros: Friendly and smart people; supportive. Backstabbing is rare. Management pays attention to employees' complaints and is open to discussion. Pay is good relative to the stress/expectation.Cons: I'm in one of the dinosaur teams where everything moves slowly. Innovation does happen, but not quick enough, and there is a lot of maintenance work.
- 4.0SDE 2 reviewSDEII • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 22, 2017Pros: Great engineers at the grassroots levelCons: Too much bureaucracy at higher levels
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