Process
I got this opportunity on campus through the career fair. The interview was conducted by an experienced software/hardware engineer. His impression was that my background didn't quite fit the software position. I did not get the next-level interview.
Questions
What is the largest project of yours on software?
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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
4.0
Good People, Stressful Deadlines
Software Developer • Former Employee
November 4, 2024
Pros: Nice experience, good people, and good coffee.
Cons: I can become stressed under deadlines, but it's part of the job.
5.0
Great work culture
Software Developer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
August 16, 2021
Pros: Offers the best work culture in the world, which mainly stems from the growth mindset that they inculcate.
A very handsome pay and additional perks as per the industry.
Cons: As a beginner, sometimes this exceptional amount of freedom backfires, and may slow your learning curve over time.
5.0
SDE 2 at Microsoft
Software Developer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 3, 2023
Pros: Various types of benefits, such as free food, snacks, transport, and insurance.
Cons: Nothing I can think of.
- 4.0Good People, Stressful DeadlinesSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeNovember 4, 2024Pros: Nice experience, good people, and good coffee.Cons: I can become stressed under deadlines, but it's part of the job.
- 5.0Great work cultureSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaAugust 16, 2021Pros: Offers the best work culture in the world, which mainly stems from the growth mindset that they inculcate. A very handsome pay and additional perks as per the industry.Cons: As a beginner, sometimes this exceptional amount of freedom backfires, and may slow your learning curve over time.
- 5.0SDE 2 at MicrosoftSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 3, 2023Pros: Various types of benefits, such as free food, snacks, transport, and insurance.Cons: Nothing I can think of.
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