Process
The interviewer asked questions about my experience and the architecture that I had worked on, and how it could have been done better from the beginning. Then there were follow-up questions with more depth until I was unable to answer.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 287 interview experiences for the Microsoft Senior Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
23%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral18%
Negative28%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Senior Software Engineer interview process.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Good Balance, Annoying Team
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan
May 25, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance in Taiwan
Cons: No clear goal. LT team sucks.
4.0
Lots of learning opportunities
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 4, 2024
Pros: Microsoft has so many internal resources with great opportunities for learning. I've worked on various teams, and there is a lot of interesting work, and contributions are valued. One of the many things the company values is a growth mindset, and we regularly look at and discuss our processes and take steps to improve them. Each team has the flexibility to do this in the manner that works best for them. We also have lots of great opportunities for cross-team collaboration, and it's fun to work with other teams and learn about how they do things.
Cons: The work is interesting, but with constantly scheduled deliverables and deadlines, it can be challenging to take advantage of the great resources the company provides. It's important for you to make the time for personal growth.
4.0
Best Benefits, Lower Pay
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 18, 2024
Pros: The benefits provided are best in the market.
Cons: Salaries are less in comparison to other tech companies.
- 4.0Good Balance, Annoying TeamSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTaipei, Taiwan, TaiwanMay 25, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance in TaiwanCons: No clear goal. LT team sucks.
- 4.0Lots of learning opportunitiesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 4, 2024Pros: Microsoft has so many internal resources with great opportunities for learning. I've worked on various teams, and there is a lot of interesting work, and contributions are valued. One of the many things the company values is a growth mindset, and we regularly look at and discuss our processes and take steps to improve them. Each team has the flexibility to do this in the manner that works best for them. We also have lots of great opportunities for cross-team collaboration, and it's fun to work with other teams and learn about how they do things.Cons: The work is interesting, but with constantly scheduled deliverables and deadlines, it can be challenging to take advantage of the great resources the company provides. It's important for you to make the time for personal growth.
- 4.0Best Benefits, Lower PaySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 18, 2024Pros: The benefits provided are best in the market.Cons: Salaries are less in comparison to other tech companies.
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