Software Development Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
November 1, 2016
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had an on-campus interview and an on-site one with five different engineers.
The questions were unexpected, as machine learning algorithms had never been present on my resume. It was a long day, and they even asked me matrix questions.
Questions
Stack replication Machine learning algorithm design
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software Development role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software Development interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great Learning, Long Hours
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
August 13, 2020
Pros: Lots of learning and good mentors.
Cons: The hours were long, and the expectations of the project were unclear.
3.0
Great Mentorship, Declining Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 19, 2025
Pros: Mentorship programs among different organizations.
Cons: Culture is going down significantly.
4.0
Good benefits. The company needs to focus more on quality
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
July 5, 2013
Pros: Good benefits, smart and professional coworkers, flexible daily schedule, beautiful offices, good work equipment provided.
Cons: Too much "Process" can result in less than excellent product quality. Also, many of the products are not bringing value to the industry/society.
- 5.0Great Learning, Long HoursSWE Intern • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 13, 2020Pros: Lots of learning and good mentors.Cons: The hours were long, and the expectations of the project were unclear.
- 3.0Great Mentorship, Declining CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 19, 2025Pros: Mentorship programs among different organizations.Cons: Culture is going down significantly.
- 4.0Good benefits. The company needs to focus more on qualitySoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesJuly 5, 2013Pros: Good benefits, smart and professional coworkers, flexible daily schedule, beautiful offices, good work equipment provided.Cons: Too much "Process" can result in less than excellent product quality. Also, many of the products are not bringing value to the industry/society.
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