Software Development Engineer II Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
December 1, 2010
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Three interviews, including one general interview. All three interviews, even the one at the GM level, were technical, involving algorithms and writing code on a whiteboard. They included optimization questions, testing possibilities, etc.
Questions
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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
Challenging, interesting, and a great experience. You need to fight for your place here
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
March 25, 2011
Pros: - The work culture is amazing here.
- Personal growth can be achieved.
- Benefits are very good and comparable.
- It's a challenging experience for someone to grow in their career.
Cons: - Politics
- If you are inexperienced, the competition may be too hard.
4.0
Come for the best benefits, good work/life balance, and fair pay
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 2, 2009
Pros: Benefits are great, and work/life balance is excellent.
Cons: The company is too big, and latecomers have a very hard time advancing and proving themselves. Also, Microsoft doesn't value experience gained before joining the company much, which frequently results in putting experienced people at very low pay grades.
5.0
Challenging problems to deal with
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 1, 2013
Pros: Lots of expertise is available around to help with difficult situations.
Cons: An inter-department switch requires a full loop of interviews.
- 4.0Challenging, interesting, and a great experience. You need to fight for your place hereSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 25, 2011Pros: - The work culture is amazing here. - Personal growth can be achieved. - Benefits are very good and comparable. - It's a challenging experience for someone to grow in their career.Cons: - Politics - If you are inexperienced, the competition may be too hard.
- 4.0Come for the best benefits, good work/life balance, and fair paySoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 2, 2009Pros: Benefits are great, and work/life balance is excellent.Cons: The company is too big, and latecomers have a very hard time advancing and proving themselves. Also, Microsoft doesn't value experience gained before joining the company much, which frequently results in putting experienced people at very low pay grades.
- 5.0Challenging problems to deal withSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 1, 2013Pros: Lots of expertise is available around to help with difficult situations.Cons: An inter-department switch requires a full loop of interviews.
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