Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Adelaide, Australia
April 20, 2017
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Applied for a graduate program, had an interview at the University itself.
The recruiter seemed tired by the time it was my turn; I already felt it wouldn't go well.
They asked a tough question, compared to other companies, for a 15-minute coding interview.
Questions
Algorithm-based question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Adelaide, Australia.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Adelaide, Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Adelaide, Australia.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Manager-oriented organization
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 7, 2020
Pros: Good brand, work-life balance, some good projects.
Cons: Extremely biased environment, manager-based org. Widely known within the org that the manager decided your fate, not your work.
2.0
Process-oriented, insecure superiors
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
October 18, 2012
Pros: Good campus.
Lots of activities.
Free WP7 mobile phones.
Cons: Everybody tries to save their own self.
Little blame game.
Limited opportunity for mavericks and firefighters.
90% time wasted in meetings and writing emails to superiors so that they understand.
4.0
A good, while very diverse company
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 5, 2016
Pros: Creative approach to business, process, and people.
Cons: Too much politics, too much focus on shipping whatever to show on review.
- 3.0Manager-oriented organizationSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 7, 2020Pros: Good brand, work-life balance, some good projects.Cons: Extremely biased environment, manager-based org. Widely known within the org that the manager decided your fate, not your work.
- 2.0Process-oriented, insecure superiorsSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaOctober 18, 2012Pros: Good campus. Lots of activities. Free WP7 mobile phones.Cons: Everybody tries to save their own self. Little blame game. Limited opportunity for mavericks and firefighters. 90% time wasted in meetings and writing emails to superiors so that they understand.
- 4.0A good, while very diverse companySoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 5, 2016Pros: Creative approach to business, process, and people.Cons: Too much politics, too much focus on shipping whatever to show on review.
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