Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
Everything went well and in a friendly manner.
Good team of passionate professionals.
Online interview, four stages, divided into two days. All in all, nothing out of the ordinary.
Your technical experience, team experience, behavioral issues, and problem-solving.
Questions
Give me an example of a time you made a decision that was unpopular and explain how you handled implementing it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the Microsoft Senior Software Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Great WLB, Amazing WorkSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 13, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance and meaningful work.Cons: Nothing much to complain about.
- 3.0Great Benefits, Toxic PoliticsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 25, 2025Pros: You won't find better benefits! No other company will beat the health plans. The 401k match is the max IRS allows, and the plan allows for after-tax contributions.Cons: Politics at the workplace! Big time! Your career advancement is solely based on your ass-kissing abilities. And more often than not, what race your manager is from is more important than your skills and contributions.
- 3.0Doesn't pay well to existing employeesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 17, 2024Pros: It is a good company, but the pay is low in comparison to the competitors.Cons: Compensation needs to be adjusted at least for existing employees.
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