Process
Invert a binary tree.
This was the easiest interview ever. Thank you, Microsoft, for offering me a $120k salary for inverting a binary tree. I found the solution on YouTube. It was very simple and straightforward.
Questions
How do you invert a binary tree?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 138 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive49%
Neutral41%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Developer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great People, Slow Growth
Software Developer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 27, 2025
Pros: Good workplace
Good architecture
Good food
Good people
Cons: Growth is a bit slow.
4.0
I Miss Microsoft
Software Developer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
July 1, 2015
Pros: I really miss Microsoft. It was a great company. It wasn't without its own set of problems, but overall, it was a great place to work. The people were generally dedicated, and for the most part, people there cared about others.
Cons: Microsoft has a lot of "not invented here." It limits the creativity and growth engineers can have inside of the company.
5.0
Great Team, Slow Bureaucracy
Software Developer • Current Employee
Paris, France
August 23, 2023
Pros: Collaboration and teamwork are amazing at the company.
Cons: The bureaucracy makes getting things done difficult.
- 5.0Great People, Slow GrowthSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 27, 2025Pros: Good workplace Good architecture Good food Good peopleCons: Growth is a bit slow.
- 4.0I Miss MicrosoftSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 1, 2015Pros: I really miss Microsoft. It was a great company. It wasn't without its own set of problems, but overall, it was a great place to work. The people were generally dedicated, and for the most part, people there cared about others.Cons: Microsoft has a lot of "not invented here." It limits the creativity and growth engineers can have inside of the company.
- 5.0Great Team, Slow BureaucracySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceAugust 23, 2023Pros: Collaboration and teamwork are amazing at the company.Cons: The bureaucracy makes getting things done difficult.
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