This was an internal interview process. It started with an informational session with the hiring manager, a roughly one-hour discussion about what the team does, my current responsibilities, and why I was interested in the position.
Next, there were three technical interviews, each about an hour long.
Finally, there was an interview with the Engineering Director for that group, which lasted 1.5 hours. We discussed why I thought I would be a good fit for that team.
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The following metrics were computed from 38 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer II role in Redmond, Washington.
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.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer II interview process in Redmond, Washington.