Process
I submitted my resume at the career fair and got an on-campus interview.
The recruiter first asked about the content on my resume.
Then, I began writing code on the whiteboard. It took about 45 minutes.
We even spoke in Chinese at the end.
However, I didn't get an offer.
Questions
three-way partition (like selection in quicksort)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Design Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
57%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Design Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral29%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Design Engineer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
The Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship is an amazing foot in the door
Software Design Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
March 20, 2018
Pros: No better learning environment. Microsoft has nearly unlimited resources to help you grow into whatever role you want.
Cons: Must move to Seattle, and no relocation assistance.
3.0
Why you shouldn't work here
Software Design Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 17, 2008
Pros: Smart people, and not just smart in coding, but smart overall.
Also, for a company Microsoft's size, they still tend to occasionally turn out above-average products.
I would also comment that the compensation was market price.
It is a good place to write code.
Support staff, at least in the Microsoft Hyderabad (India) office where I worked, was very bad. They would keep creating problems for me.
Cons: Very insular. Difficulty in communication with management, and occasionally co-workers. Also, a lot of dead weight (or so it seemed) with people slacking off. Microsoft is not what it used to be, although there are still some smart people around.
5.0
Learned Much, Competitive Vibe
Software Design Engineer • Former Employee
March 10, 2022
Pros: Great Company - I learned a lot here.
Cons: Highly competitive, can start eating on you.
- 5.0The Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship is an amazing foot in the doorSoftware Design Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 20, 2018Pros: No better learning environment. Microsoft has nearly unlimited resources to help you grow into whatever role you want.Cons: Must move to Seattle, and no relocation assistance.
- 3.0Why you shouldn't work hereSoftware Design Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 17, 2008Pros: Smart people, and not just smart in coding, but smart overall. Also, for a company Microsoft's size, they still tend to occasionally turn out above-average products. I would also comment that the compensation was market price. It is a good place to write code. Support staff, at least in the Microsoft Hyderabad (India) office where I worked, was very bad. They would keep creating problems for me.Cons: Very insular. Difficulty in communication with management, and occasionally co-workers. Also, a lot of dead weight (or so it seemed) with people slacking off. Microsoft is not what it used to be, although there are still some smart people around.
- 5.0Learned Much, Competitive VibeSoftware Design Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 10, 2022Pros: Great Company - I learned a lot here.Cons: Highly competitive, can start eating on you.
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