Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
November 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two interviews were conducted:
- One on campus.
- The second was on-site.
The recruiter was very helpful in scheduling the on-site interview on short notice, as I had other offers.
The first interview was mainly technical and not complicated, lasting only 30 minutes.
The second interview consisted of three sessions, each lasting 30-60 minutes with different people.
Questions
design (some) system
algorithms
data structures
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 68 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive49%
Neutral34%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Canada.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Software Engineer I
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 17, 2017
Pros: 50% 401k match.
Free coffee.
Sports memberships.
Laid-back atmosphere.
I would highly recommend this company.
Work-life balance is not only respected, it is encouraged.
My experience has been great.
Cons: I have heard that there are some teams that are not great, although I've never met anyone working for said teams. Everyone I've met likes their team.
You can always switch teams if this is the case.
I wish the free coffee wasn't Starbucks, but some fresh local roasted coffee. Minor gripe.
4.0
Good Balance, Slow Career
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 26, 2015
Pros: Good work/life balance.
Nice, smart people.
There are many teams you can transfer to if you want to learn new things.
Huge user base for products.
Nice campus.
Cons: Career move is slow.
The company is huge, so it is not easy to turn direction.
Old or Microsoft-only technology.
Legacy enterprise product.
5.0
Great People, Free Lunch Needed
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 27, 2008
Pros: Freedom. Trust. A lot of great people to work with.
Cons: Should provide free lunch like Google :)
- 5.0Software Engineer ISoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 17, 2017Pros: 50% 401k match. Free coffee. Sports memberships. Laid-back atmosphere. I would highly recommend this company. Work-life balance is not only respected, it is encouraged. My experience has been great.Cons: I have heard that there are some teams that are not great, although I've never met anyone working for said teams. Everyone I've met likes their team. You can always switch teams if this is the case. I wish the free coffee wasn't Starbucks, but some fresh local roasted coffee. Minor gripe.
- 4.0Good Balance, Slow CareerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 26, 2015Pros: Good work/life balance. Nice, smart people. There are many teams you can transfer to if you want to learn new things. Huge user base for products. Nice campus.Cons: Career move is slow. The company is huge, so it is not easy to turn direction. Old or Microsoft-only technology. Legacy enterprise product.
- 5.0Great People, Free Lunch NeededSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 27, 2008Pros: Freedom. Trust. A lot of great people to work with.Cons: Should provide free lunch like Google :)
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