Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Dublin, Ireland
Process
The interview was conducted online via Microsoft Teams. I had to be prepared beforehand and ensure my microphone and camera were connected. I was previously informed that I might need to share my screen if the interviewer wanted me to code a solution for a problem.
Questions
I was expecting some algorithm or coding, but the interviewer talked about the product they were working on. Then, he asked me about my work experience.
Out of my work experience, he asked me to define one of the coolest projects I have ever worked on.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Microsoft Senior Software Engineer role in Dublin, Ireland.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Dublin, Ireland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Dublin, Ireland.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Balance, Low PaySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 3, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. Work pressure varies from team to team.Cons: low salary slow growth partial seniors and management
- 5.0Top Company, Overlooked AchievementsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeIdaho Falls, Idaho, United StatesJanuary 4, 2024Pros: Loved working for a top company.Cons: Very big achievements can easily get overlooked.
- 4.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 11, 2017Pros: - Great compensation and benefits - Huge variety of products and technologies to work on - The company and most managers care about their employees - Flexibility to manage work/life balanceCons: - Compensation not as competitive as Google or Facebook. - Culture rewards extroverts and those who talk the most and loudest in meetings. - Lots of dead wood.
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