Software Development Engineer II Interview Experience - India
Process
Six different rounds, from technical to manager.
It started with scenario-based SQL questions. The key is to not hit a dead end and keep working through different options.
In the manager round, the main focus would be to check if you are fit for Microsoft culture and changes. Be flexible in your answers and turn your interview into more of a discussion.
Questions
Mostly SQL-based scenario questions, as the position was for a BI role.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer II role in India.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer II roles in India 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 II interview process in India.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 2.0Good place ruined by unfair treatmentSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJune 25, 2021Pros: Good culture Good brand Scale product Smart peopleCons: Unfair in terms of compensation to loyal employees.
- 4.0Smart Tech, Stressful ReleasesSoftware Development Engineer II • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 24, 2014Pros: Technologies and Product Experience! Exposure to very sound technical knowledge and intelligent personas!Cons: Stress and burnout with weekly releases! Review times are stressful as well! Management doesn't seem to care!
- 4.0Good Balance, Too Many MeetingsSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 28, 2013Pros: MS IT is known for its good work/life balance, although it depends on the group and team. Overall, it is better than in product groups.Cons: MS IT is also known for having too many meetings. There are meetings to plan meetings. It could be bureaucratic and political. It's interesting how non-technical people are loud and can influence engineering.
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