Process
The process was difficult and tedious. An online test eliminated most candidates. Those who passed then had to clear three technical rounds and one HR round. Only four students were selected in the end.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 69 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Developer role in India.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Developer roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral29%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Developer interview process in India.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Good Training, Slow Growth
Software Developer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
February 17, 2022
Pros: I got a positive impression of Microsoft.
They trained me and gave me the possibility to further develop my career and knowledge within the company.
Cons: Career progression was not as fast as I expected. The salary was kind of low in comparison to other tech companies.
4.0
Lots of work, a hectic environment
Software Developer • Former Employee
August 19, 2021
Pros: Microsoft is a great company. There's lots to learn, and great people.
Cons: Microsoft is a great company, but it's very hectic and stressful.
3.0
Great engineering, design, and PM teams
Software Developer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
March 8, 2013
Pros: The people – Dev, Design, QA, and PMs – were outstanding. A highly collaborative environment.
Cons: Too many layers, too much bureaucracy. Hyper-competitive environment - at times, people worried more about reviews and managing up than the work.
- 4.0Good Training, Slow GrowthSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomFebruary 17, 2022Pros: I got a positive impression of Microsoft. They trained me and gave me the possibility to further develop my career and knowledge within the company.Cons: Career progression was not as fast as I expected. The salary was kind of low in comparison to other tech companies.
- 4.0Lots of work, a hectic environmentSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeAugust 19, 2021Pros: Microsoft is a great company. There's lots to learn, and great people.Cons: Microsoft is a great company, but it's very hectic and stressful.
- 3.0Great engineering, design, and PM teamsSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 8, 2013Pros: The people – Dev, Design, QA, and PMs – were outstanding. A highly collaborative environment.Cons: Too many layers, too much bureaucracy. Hyper-competitive environment - at times, people worried more about reviews and managing up than the work.
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