Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
Process
I got the interview through my college career website. I applied online and received a link that contained a technical assessment, a personality test, and a behavioral test.
After a week, I had a phone interview scheduled. The phone interview consisted of many HR questions.
They asked about my interest in software development in test, but I strongly insisted that I want to do software development. The online technical assessment contained a lot of questions related to 'Testing'. Also, in the phone interview, I talked about my previous projects, a challenging project, and what defines good software. In addition, I had a question about how I would test an application related to shapes and triangles. Overall, I felt that I was being interviewed for a testing position.
Questions
What was the most challenging project you have ever worked on?
What is the maximum number of lines you have coded for a project?
What are the qualities of a good software?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1,003 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Microsoft is amazing in terms of work culture and gives plenty of opportunities to make a differenceSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesSeptember 12, 2012Pros: One of the best in terms of perks, work environment, and work resources. It gives independence to work on projects and features.Cons: Slow growth in terms of promotions and pay. Politics and more of a "show game" that brings people to the limelight. No honest meritocracy.
- 5.0A great place for career developmentSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesFebruary 27, 2010Pros: Microsoft is a great place for career development. They are relatively quick to adopt new technologies, and there are good opportunities to learn new skills on the job. They also have a great continuing education program with on-site classes and tuition reimbursement.Cons: While they are quick to embrace new technologies, management could do more to accept and encourage innovation. While they do not say so, they are slow to even consider any idea that does not come from senior management. Additionally, senior management's ideas are not held to the same rigorous review process as ideas coming from non-managers. If a senior manager has an "innovative" idea, it gets done with very few questions asked about whether it's a good idea from a business or technology perspective.
- 5.0A great place to start your careerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 11, 2008Pros: Best reason: lots of smart people around you. You can learn directly from the source. Also, good flexibility in choosing a project. Working for Microsoft can be a programmer's dream. If you don't like what you are working on, you can always choose something more interesting or appropriate for you. Medical compensation is pretty good.Cons: Within the company, it might be hard to find a startup-like atmosphere. Senior management is more risk-averse here than in other places in the industry. That said, several cool projects here and there (especially Live-related) started to appear, although it's more the exception than the rule. Also, traffic.
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