Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - India
Process
Application process through university.
First, there was a written coding test where there were two easy coding questions. One was: if you have a rotated sorted array, write the function to find a given key in O(log n).
In the interviews, they asked questions on Data Structures and many Operating Systems questions.
The process included:
- Coding round
- Writing code on paper for the given problem
- Technical interview 1
- Technical interview 2
- HR interview
Questions
The questions were easy. Basic data structure knowledge was tested.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 141 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer 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 interview process in India.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Balance, Slow CareerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 26, 2015Pros: Good work/life balance. Nice, smart people. There are many teams you can transfer to if you want to learn new things. Huge user base for products. Nice campus.Cons: Career move is slow. The company is huge, so it is not easy to turn direction. Old or Microsoft-only technology. Legacy enterprise product.
- 3.0Diverse Work, Slow ProjectsSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 19, 2013Pros: A diverse set of products and services.Cons: Slow turnaround of some projects.
- 5.0Great place, great work, good work-life balanceSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 30, 2022Pros: Very motivated people Great perks Good work-life balanceCons: Slow promos Salary lower than other big tech
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