Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
Three on-campus interviews.
Questions are easy to answer, but I am not familiar with C++ and low-level OS stuff. I am strong in Java. Ask me about bit-level operations, math questions, and design stuff. There is no chance to make it on-site.
Easy problems include:
- Given a triangle, output how many edges have the same length.
- Given a string of only 0s and 1s, find the maximum length of continuous 0s and 1s with an equal number, such as 111000 or 00001111.
Questions
I did not expect math problems.
They gave me an expression and asked me to find the lower bound and upper bound as accurately as possible.
Bit-level problems were also difficult for me.
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Microsoft Work Experiences
- 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.
- 5.0Friendly Staff, Promotion IssuesSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesMarch 13, 2016Pros: We enjoy the working atmosphere and the friendly staff around the company. Almost the salary is decent.Cons: No major downsides, except for the promotion structure, where best candidates are not always those hired.
- 5.0Good Pay, Fun Team, OverworkedSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJune 4, 2014Pros: The salary is good. There are abundant resources. The co-workers are friendly, and I enjoy knowing lots of talented people and having fun discussing and co-working with them. It's a good place to learn and grow.Cons: Overloaded and overworked at midnight, bad in communication between departments. Hard to find balance of life and quality of living.
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