Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
Process
I applied on-campus and secured an interview there two weeks later. The interview lasted about 30 minutes.
The interviewer began with one simple technical question, followed by behavioral questions. Finally, we had a discussion on an open-ended question.
I felt I performed well, but was ultimately rejected after one month. I suspect they weren't prioritizing hires from my university this year.
Questions
The first question is a really simple one, about FizzBuzz. The last one is about designing a scheduling function in an operating system.
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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
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Canada.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 2.0Good Pay, Bad ManagementSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 23, 2015Pros: 1. Compensation is relatively good. 2. Work-life balance. 3. Private office.Cons: 1. Unhealthy manager-to-engineer proportion. 2. Many managers lack technical backgrounds. 3. Micromanagement. 4. Slow business processes. 5. Microsoft's technology stack, featuring many outdated approaches.
- 2.0Learn Much, But Culture Is ToughSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 13, 2012Pros: A huge amount of projects are happening in parallel. If you are curious, you can learn a new field every day.Cons: Unsustainable culture not valuing, too much politics.
- 2.0Good Balance, Low PaySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 21, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance and work.Cons: Pay is less for long-term employees.
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