Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
January 8, 2013
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Questions were heavy on design. The code was scrutinized closely.
Questions
Some questions on resume.
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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
30%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral32%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
My experience in Microsoft
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
November 7, 2014
Pros: You will meet lots of talented guys there.
Cons: Too many rules, cannot push your software fast.
4.0
Good Culture, Stock Restrictions
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 6, 2021
Pros: Good salary
Good work culture
Good teams
Cons: Restrictions to stocks are the main cons.
4.0
Learned a lot, decent compensation. Sometimes infuriating
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 10, 2014
Pros: In the right team, you'll work with great people and learn all the time. Microsoft is involved in a huge number of different products and roles, and mobility within the company is normally fairly easy.
It can actually be a great place to learn new skills. After you've built a track record of success, people will give you a try at things you probably wouldn't have been hired into directly.
Cons: In the wrong team, you'll work against great people and make each other dumber. Don't expect your management to help you find a good fit; it just isn't something the company is good at. You need to manage your own career.
Keep shopping yourself around. Don't get stale.
- 5.0My experience in MicrosoftSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaNovember 7, 2014Pros: You will meet lots of talented guys there.Cons: Too many rules, cannot push your software fast.
- 4.0Good Culture, Stock RestrictionsSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 6, 2021Pros: Good salary Good work culture Good teamsCons: Restrictions to stocks are the main cons.
- 4.0Learned a lot, decent compensation. Sometimes infuriatingSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 10, 2014Pros: In the right team, you'll work with great people and learn all the time. Microsoft is involved in a huge number of different products and roles, and mobility within the company is normally fairly easy. It can actually be a great place to learn new skills. After you've built a track record of success, people will give you a try at things you probably wouldn't have been hired into directly.Cons: In the wrong team, you'll work against great people and make each other dumber. Don't expect your management to help you find a good fit; it just isn't something the company is good at. You need to manage your own career. Keep shopping yourself around. Don't get stale.
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