Software Development Engineer II Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
April 1, 2012
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The regular interview cycle for MS includes:
- One HR round for introductions.
- A technical phone screening.
- One full day of technical interviews (five in all).
Technical interviews required whiteboard skills. In the phone screening, I was asked to write and read the code aloud.
Questions
Spatial question: In a canvas containing other windows (rectangles), place a new window (rectangle) without intersecting others.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 38 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer II role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
61%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer II roles in Redmond, Washington is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive63%
Neutral24%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer II interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
The compensation is great, but I feel like I can grow faster (promotions) than they allow
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 12, 2011
Pros: Salary is competitive, benefits are great, and work/life balance is ideal.
There also is a lot of variety in the type of work you can do -- there are a lot of different kinds of technologies that Microsoft is developing that you could work on.
Cons: I have always been frustrated by how Microsoft evaluates performance. I feel like I could be promoted faster somewhere else.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 20, 2016
Pros: Very flexible schedule, great work-life balance, and a very informal place of work.
Cons: No food. Values outside experience more than inside experience.
4.0
Smart Team, Tough Climb
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 8, 2015
Pros: Smart people to work with.
Cons: Competition for opportunities and promotions is hard.
- 4.0The compensation is great, but I feel like I can grow faster (promotions) than they allowSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 12, 2011Pros: Salary is competitive, benefits are great, and work/life balance is ideal. There also is a lot of variety in the type of work you can do -- there are a lot of different kinds of technologies that Microsoft is developing that you could work on.Cons: I have always been frustrated by how Microsoft evaluates performance. I feel like I could be promoted faster somewhere else.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 20, 2016Pros: Very flexible schedule, great work-life balance, and a very informal place of work.Cons: No food. Values outside experience more than inside experience.
- 4.0Smart Team, Tough ClimbSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 8, 2015Pros: Smart people to work with.Cons: Competition for opportunities and promotions is hard.
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