Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
March 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process consisted of three rounds, followed by an offer. The interview questions were very basic, nothing as hard as Google or Facebook. I met with three people one-on-one, and after they submitted their feedback, I received the offer.
Questions
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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
29%
Pass 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
Positive63%
Neutral4%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Secure & Growing company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 19, 2025
Pros: - Good work opportunities
- Intelligent co-workers
- Job security
Cons: - Low pay
- Some teams are still old school
5.0
Great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 1, 2022
Pros: Great benefits, nice campus, and lots of perks.
Cons: It can get very stressful, with lots of pressure.
5.0
Microsoft has been a great multi-decade company to work for
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
March 14, 2024
Pros: The company has continued to improve, making it a better place to raise a family, with longer paid parental leave than when I started over a decade ago.
The charitable giving culture is very strong and well backed up.
Cons: Not immune to layoffs.
Not top of the pay-scale.
- 5.0Secure & Growing companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 19, 2025Pros: - Good work opportunities - Intelligent co-workers - Job securityCons: - Low pay - Some teams are still old school
- 5.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 1, 2022Pros: Great benefits, nice campus, and lots of perks.Cons: It can get very stressful, with lots of pressure.
- 5.0Microsoft has been a great multi-decade company to work forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 14, 2024Pros: The company has continued to improve, making it a better place to raise a family, with longer paid parental leave than when I started over a decade ago. The charitable giving culture is very strong and well backed up.Cons: Not immune to layoffs. Not top of the pay-scale.
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