Process
Great. The interview was nice and of average difficulty. The experience was wonderful.
Would recommend.
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Questions
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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
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.
5.0
Internship at Microsoft
Software Developer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
October 5, 2016
Pros: My second summer practice was at Microsoft Company as a software program developer. The company gave me knowledge about new Microsoft Technologies, such as XNA Game Studio, Windows 8, and Windows Phone 7. I created mobile applications using XNA. Additionally, I developed games for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 7 using XNA and SQL Server Management Studio. Presently, I am selling my applications and games on web stores and gaining money from them. Additionally, I was certified as a Microsoft Student Developer.
Cons: There are not any cons about Microsoft Internship.
4.0
Good Place, Hard Tasks
Software Developer • Current Employee
December 19, 2019
Pros: A good place to work at.
Cons: Difficult tasks at this place.
- 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.
- 5.0Internship at MicrosoftSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 5, 2016Pros: My second summer practice was at Microsoft Company as a software program developer. The company gave me knowledge about new Microsoft Technologies, such as XNA Game Studio, Windows 8, and Windows Phone 7. I created mobile applications using XNA. Additionally, I developed games for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 7 using XNA and SQL Server Management Studio. Presently, I am selling my applications and games on web stores and gaining money from them. Additionally, I was certified as a Microsoft Student Developer.Cons: There are not any cons about Microsoft Internship.
- 4.0Good Place, Hard TasksSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeDecember 19, 2019Pros: A good place to work at.Cons: Difficult tasks at this place.
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