Process
A 15-minute phone interview was followed by an email invitation for a technical interview.
The technical interview process lasted four hours, with a 10-minute break in between.
Overall, the process was well-organized and straightforward.
Questions
Something about n + 1.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Microsoft Senior Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Senior Software Developer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive70%
Neutral20%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Senior Software Developer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Challenging Work, Team Chaos
Senior Software Developer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 12, 2016
Pros: Challenging work. Scope to learn new things.
Cons: Poor coordination between MS Teams. Too many organizational changes.
1.0
No work-life balance
Senior Software Developer • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
February 5, 2025
Pros: Only a brand name and not more than that.
Cons: They started giving LITE to employees and fired them without severance. They don't like your family and also don't care about your mental health.
4.0
good in general
Senior Software Developer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 25, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance if not in Azure team.
Cons: Pay is relatively low compared to other companies.
- 4.0Challenging Work, Team ChaosSenior Software Developer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 12, 2016Pros: Challenging work. Scope to learn new things.Cons: Poor coordination between MS Teams. Too many organizational changes.
- 1.0No work-life balanceSenior Software Developer • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaFebruary 5, 2025Pros: Only a brand name and not more than that.Cons: They started giving LITE to employees and fired them without severance. They don't like your family and also don't care about your mental health.
- 4.0good in generalSenior Software Developer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 25, 2025Pros: Work-life balance if not in Azure team.Cons: Pay is relatively low compared to other companies.
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