Microsoft

Senior Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Midlothian, Virginia

April 1, 2013

Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I applied online for a job out of state.

I was offered an interview, but they would not fly me out to their offices. I would have had to front that all myself.

Questions

How long have you been programming?

What is the square root of 266?

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Microsoft's interview process for their Senior Software Development Engineer roles in Midlothian, Virginia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Microsoft's Senior Software Development Engineer interview process in Midlothian, Virginia.

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Cons: The middle management is awful: a mixture of cowardice, self-interest, and incompetence. Microsoft is replete with self-serving types, all in heavily guarded fiefdoms. There is no accountability after shipping. Doing good work is hard, and getting rewarded for it is harder.

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Redmond, Washington, United States

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Cons: We need to be more agile. Use existing tools instead of trying to build everything; it's more efficient that way. Concentrate on software development processes and documentation, also.

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Pros: Microsoft is a very successful company as a whole. It is very competitive. It has a good reputation for the quality of people it hires. It is very stable and financially healthy. It has competitiveness and ambition to do better in its DNA. If you like that environment, there is a culture of open (yet respectful) criticism. It is possible to voice one's opinion in meetings. Health benefits are great. If you stay around long enough, the pay is good.

Cons: The middle management is awful: a mixture of cowardice, self-interest, and incompetence. Microsoft is replete with self-serving types, all in heavily guarded fiefdoms. There is no accountability after shipping. Doing good work is hard, and getting rewarded for it is harder.

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Cons: The middle management is awful: a mixture of cowardice, self-interest, and incompetence. Microsoft is replete with self-serving types, all in heavily guarded fiefdoms. There is no accountability after shipping. Doing good work is hard, and getting rewarded for it is harder.

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