Software Developer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
September 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Coding-based, several programming problems.
Coding on the whiteboard, which is not as straightforward as it may sound.
There were several different interviews, all quite long, so you had to stay focused throughout the whole day.
Questions
It was a while ago. I can't remember the individual questions, as there were multiple interviews.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 27 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Developer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
30%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Redmond, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive59%
Neutral30%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Developer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
2.0
Smart People, Stagnant Tech
Software Developer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 1, 2011
Pros: Work with smart people.
Work on cool technology at times.
The stock awards are nice.
Able to work independently or as a team.
Cons: Very competitive environment, even though rewards are dubious at best.
Not a lot of innovation left at Microsoft.
There is too much bureaucracy in decision-making.
Not a clear vision for the future.
Have not pushed beyond the Windows/Office juggernaut.
3.0
It was a place to work
Software Developer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
March 17, 2021
Pros: Money was good, and I got to play with a lot of technology.
Cons: Management frequently changing goals or not focused on execution.
5.0
Challenging and exciting
Software Developer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 8, 2024
Pros: Employee value, cutting-edge tech.
Cons: Slow, top-down, less pay.
- 2.0Smart People, Stagnant TechSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 1, 2011Pros: Work with smart people. Work on cool technology at times. The stock awards are nice. Able to work independently or as a team.Cons: Very competitive environment, even though rewards are dubious at best. Not a lot of innovation left at Microsoft. There is too much bureaucracy in decision-making. Not a clear vision for the future. Have not pushed beyond the Windows/Office juggernaut.
- 3.0It was a place to workSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 17, 2021Pros: Money was good, and I got to play with a lot of technology.Cons: Management frequently changing goals or not focused on execution.
- 5.0Challenging and excitingSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 8, 2024Pros: Employee value, cutting-edge tech.Cons: Slow, top-down, less pay.
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