Software Development Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
The hiring process started at my university, where I cleared the first round. I was asked questions about data structures and then called for an on-site interview. The on-site interview consisted of four rounds and was for their Azure team. The interview went pretty well. The questions were difficult but not impossible to answer. If you keep a cool head, you should be able to come up with an answer for most questions. They will help you along the way if you start coming up with ideas. The overall experience was good. They arranged for me to stay in a good hotel in Redmond.
Questions
The unexpected question was to design and develop a function to draw a card from a deck.
The interviewer said that we are going to Vegas to sell this product.
It should draw cards at random; however, it should not be predictable, and so on.
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer Intern roles in Redmond, Washington is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
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Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0My amazing Microsoft Internship experienceSoftware Development Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 16, 2016Pros: I get to work with intelligent and supportive teammates every day. Amazing facilities and a gorgeous landscaped HQ. Work/life balance is very good for most SWE Interns I know. Free drinks. They bring in good musicians to play over lunch at the main cafeteria. Performance feedback is not only focused on individual contribution but also on how well you work with others. I've been told this really improves the company culture, especially on the main campus. They make an honest effort to give interns projects that are interesting and within the scope of a summer. Top-notch health insurance, even for interns.Cons: The culture of different teams can vary. (I have heard good and bad from other interns.) Microsoft always manages to stay in the news with the latest PR gaffe. (Honestly, more amusing than upsetting to most employees.)
- 4.0Great Pay, Outdated ToolsSoftware Development Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 26, 2015Pros: Probably the best intern salary compared to Google, Apple, and Amazon, especially given that in Washington prices and taxes are lower. Subsidized housing.Cons: Tools are definitely not very good, build system, source control, etc., etc., etc. But this is going to get better soon, I think.
- 4.0A pretty good learning experienceSoftware Development Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 15, 2012Pros: Very diverse work, and I learned quite a lot.Cons: Big org and too many operational aspects.
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