Software Development Engineer I Interview Experience
Process
I contacted a school recruiter and secured an interview for the following week. I had expected to be interviewed by a technical professional, but it turned out to be with a recruiter. She inquired about my background and asked one brainstorming question. I was disappointed as no coding questions were asked.
Questions
Very simple question: There are 9 jars. Eight jars contain marbles, with each marble weighing 1 gram. One jar contains marbles that weigh 1.1 grams. With a scale that displays a number, how can you define which jar contains the 1.1-gram marbles using only one weighing?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer I role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer I roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer I interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0Lots of Indian, Russian, and Chinese groupsSoftware Development Engineer I • Former EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesMay 2, 2013Pros: Salary, benefits, stock options, free stuff.Cons: There are lots of Indian, Chinese, and Russian groups. They are friends from college or somewhere else and protect each other. They talk in their language, and other people cannot understand what they are talking about. Some of them are really smart, but some of them do nothing but browse the internet all day. You know you are smarter and deserve that role more than that guy, but you are not Russian, so it is impossible to get there.
- 5.0Flexible Hours, Low PaySoftware Development Engineer I • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 26, 2021Pros: Flexible work-life balance, but at a cost.Cons: Not the best compensation when compared with FB and Google (local to the company).
- 4.0My internship experienceSoftware Development Engineer I • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJuly 18, 2012Pros: It has a very good work atmosphere and a good work culture. Colleagues are ready to help you anytime. The projects are exciting. It is easy to switch between teams. Mentors are very helpful. Flexible working hours.Cons: Internship work was not considered much while giving pre-placement offers.
Microsoft Interview Questions
