Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - India
December 1, 2016
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
On-campus placements.
This was different from the SDE role. They needed someone with lots of exposure.
After clearing the written round, the interview revolved around the resume. They also looked if I had any ML experience.
Questions
Dungeons and Dragons problem.
Other question I don't remember.
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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
38%
Pass 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
Positive65%
Neutral28%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in India.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Microsoft as a Software Design Engineer
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
January 17, 2010
Pros: The trick is to really understand where you want to work and pick the right team. If you want fast career advancement, pick a high-growth team, such as Bing or Ads Center, and stay away from traditional Office and Windows teams. These teams also allow greater flexibility and innovation. If you would rather work on honing your technical skills only, you should choose the more traditional teams. Overall, it's a great place to work, and the benefits are some of the best in the industry.
Cons: Career growth can be slow in some traditional teams.
4.0
Nice workplace
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 27, 2020
Pros: Strong peer group
Good work culture
Good pay
Cons: It is difficult to bring about change. A peer group can be improved.
5.0
I have an enjoyable job
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
November 14, 2014
Pros: Amazing boss. I am challenged with the work that I do. I love the flexibility in work hours.
Cons: The company has become too big. In the effort to become one Microsoft, they do not communicate changes well.
- 4.0Microsoft as a Software Design EngineerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 17, 2010Pros: The trick is to really understand where you want to work and pick the right team. If you want fast career advancement, pick a high-growth team, such as Bing or Ads Center, and stay away from traditional Office and Windows teams. These teams also allow greater flexibility and innovation. If you would rather work on honing your technical skills only, you should choose the more traditional teams. Overall, it's a great place to work, and the benefits are some of the best in the industry.Cons: Career growth can be slow in some traditional teams.
- 4.0Nice workplaceSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 27, 2020Pros: Strong peer group Good work culture Good payCons: It is difficult to bring about change. A peer group can be improved.
- 5.0I have an enjoyable jobSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 14, 2014Pros: Amazing boss. I am challenged with the work that I do. I love the flexibility in work hours.Cons: The company has become too big. In the effort to become one Microsoft, they do not communicate changes well.
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