Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Process
It was an on-campus drive at NIT. The first round was an online assessment where two simple DSA questions were asked. 43 students were shortlisted in this round.
The second round was a technical interview, where a medium-level DSA question was asked.
The third round also involved a DSA question of mid-hard level.
The final round was HR+DSA. A problem on string implementation (with many corner cases) was asked for the first 15 minutes, followed by a 15-minute HR round.
Questions
1st Technical Interview Round: Simple problem of finding a path in a maze. (Hint: BFS)
2nd Technical Interview Round: Hard problem on quick sort. Nut and Bolt problem on GFG.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 19 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Good company overallSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 31, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance with good pay and flexibility in work.Cons: Fewer chances of conversion from internship to FTE.
- 3.0Too much firingSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 10, 2025Pros: Work and work-life balance are good. People are motivated to work. Good tech.Cons: Too much firing. Doesn’t seem employee-centric in the last 3 years.
- 4.0SDE for 3 yearsSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 3, 2024Pros: I learned a lot. It's great for career progression.Cons: It can be hectic and stressful, depending on your team.
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