Software Development Engineer II Interview Experience - Moscow, Russia
January 5, 2014
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
4 interviews:
- HR
- Manager
- Team Lead
- Team
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer II role in Moscow, Russia.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer II roles in Moscow, Russia is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer II interview process in Moscow, Russia.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Exciting things happening here!
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 7, 2015
Pros: There is a lot happening; no day is ever dull. Working on the back end, your customers are usually down the hall from you. Everyone I know was promoted after a year. Main campus is like going back to college again, except with free drinks and more impact.
Cons: Some teams seem to be in maintenance mode; I would avoid those teams. It's not clear if Windows Phone will survive.
4.0
Software Development Engineer at MS
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
October 16, 2012
Pros: - Work with many smart people.
- They have a varied portfolio of products that you can move around inside the company depending on your interests.
Cons: - Lots of politics and bureaucracy get in the way.
- The review process is dependent on how you are perceived, not really based on what you do.
4.0
One of the best large places to work in the Seattle area
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 8, 2010
Pros: Opportunities to move to other projects inside the company (not easy, but possible).
A good health plan, especially for people with families.
Gaining experience of shipping software used by many around the world.
Decent cafeterias and a pro sports club.
Cons: Hierarchical structure of the company, stack ranking practices, pay level awareness, micromanagement, doubts about long-term prospects of the company, layoffs, limited freedom to select ways to do stuff, and the high cost of errors leading to an abundance of processes and procedures in many projects.
- 4.0Exciting things happening here!Software Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 7, 2015Pros: There is a lot happening; no day is ever dull. Working on the back end, your customers are usually down the hall from you. Everyone I know was promoted after a year. Main campus is like going back to college again, except with free drinks and more impact.Cons: Some teams seem to be in maintenance mode; I would avoid those teams. It's not clear if Windows Phone will survive.
- 4.0Software Development Engineer at MSSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 16, 2012Pros: - Work with many smart people. - They have a varied portfolio of products that you can move around inside the company depending on your interests.Cons: - Lots of politics and bureaucracy get in the way. - The review process is dependent on how you are perceived, not really based on what you do.
- 4.0One of the best large places to work in the Seattle areaSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 8, 2010Pros: Opportunities to move to other projects inside the company (not easy, but possible). A good health plan, especially for people with families. Gaining experience of shipping software used by many around the world. Decent cafeterias and a pro sports club.Cons: Hierarchical structure of the company, stack ranking practices, pay level awareness, micromanagement, doubts about long-term prospects of the company, layoffs, limited freedom to select ways to do stuff, and the high cost of errors leading to an abundance of processes and procedures in many projects.
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