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Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States

October 2, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Recruiter phone call and basic screen,

then manager interview.

Typical interview questions about why Microsoft, my experience.

Did not progress due to push for RTO vs. remote work.

Overall good impressions, quick communication.

Questions

Why Microsoft?

Tell me about yourself.

Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 96 interview experiences for the Microsoft Senior Software Engineer role in United States.

Success Rate

23%
Pass Rate

Microsoft's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.

Experience Rating

Positive54%
Neutral11%
Negative34%

Candidates reported having good feelings for Microsoft's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.