Process
It was pretty easy. I got flown in for the interview and then had a relatively full day of interviews, including a lunch at their cafeteria. I interviewed with 4-5 people on the day of.
Questions
They asked generic pseudocode questions and basic behavioral type questions (like describe a difficulty you had in a project and how you overcame it).
I studied with the "Cracking the Coding Interview" book and was very well prepared for the interview.
Make sure to talk out loud as you work through any problems.
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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
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Developer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Company, Limited FlexibilitySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeJanuary 2, 2021Pros: Good company and an international environment.Cons: Flexibility is not so good, but it depends on the head.
- 4.0Grew With Stable, Customer Focused CompanySoftware Developer • Former EmployeeChisinau, MoldovaJuly 4, 2022Pros: Stable and growing company. Customer oriented.Cons: I can’t single out any particular minuses. I gained tremendous experience while working at Microsoft.
- 5.0Software Development Placement YearSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomFebruary 19, 2016Pros: Worked with some of the best people in the industry, and everyone was very eager to share knowledge and teach others. Treated like a 'regular' employee rather than an intern, worked on high-priority exciting projects. Great team atmosphere and environment.Cons: The internship scheme is not well-paying compared to others in the London area, but otherwise, there are no complaints.
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