Software Design Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
October 1, 2015
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
- My recruiter submitted my resume to the hiring manager.
- The hiring manager scheduled an interview after receiving my resume two days prior.
- The day after I got the interview, my recruiter informed me about feedback and the next steps in the recruitment process.
Questions
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Describe Garbage Collection in .NET Framework.
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Algorithm question regarding recursion and repetition: What kind of test cases should be used for this application?
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Discuss your past experience and the most challenging project you have ever completed.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Design Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
75%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Design Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Design Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing Place To Work
Software Design Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 21, 2023
Pros: Extremely family-friendly environment with great work-life balance.
Cons: None that I can think of
4.0
Backend for ECommerce
Software Design Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 9, 2023
Pros: Decent pay, didn't get any benefits though
Cons: A lot of hours, and sometimes overtime as required. No benefits.
5.0
Loved The Great Office Culture
Software Design Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 17, 2022
Pros: Great culture around the office.
Cons: Not any significant cons to list.
- 5.0Amazing Place To WorkSoftware Design Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 21, 2023Pros: Extremely family-friendly environment with great work-life balance.Cons: None that I can think of
- 4.0Backend for ECommerceSoftware Design Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 9, 2023Pros: Decent pay, didn't get any benefits thoughCons: A lot of hours, and sometimes overtime as required. No benefits.
- 5.0Loved The Great Office CultureSoftware Design Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 17, 2022Pros: Great culture around the office.Cons: Not any significant cons to list.
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