Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Montreal, Canada
February 1, 2011
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Applied through the student career planning website and was interviewed on campus about a month later. The interview consisted of mostly technical questions.
Questions
I did not expect having to write code on a whiteboard.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Montreal, Quebec.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Montreal, Quebec is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral33%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Montreal, Quebec.
Microsoft Work Experiences
2.0
Disappointed with the work culture
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 21, 2013
Pros: Good salary, sign-on stock bonus.
Good health benefits, not so good anymore.
Brilliant co-workers.
Cons: * Extremely aggressive culture
* Groupism, tendency to not let new people in
5.0
Overall, I had a positive experience. The work experience gained is invaluable
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
August 25, 2013
Pros: The company is large and diverse, meaning that you have a lot of opportunity to work on what you really like, all the while maintaining the same benefits and compensation.
Cons: One downside to Microsoft could be that it is a large company. If someone prefers a small feel, Microsoft does not offer this.
5.0
Everything Good, Nothing Bad
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Johannesburg, South Africa
December 8, 2021
Pros: I swear, everything is good here.
Cons: Nothing can be bad here.
- 2.0Disappointed with the work cultureSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 21, 2013Pros: Good salary, sign-on stock bonus. Good health benefits, not so good anymore. Brilliant co-workers.Cons: * Extremely aggressive culture * Groupism, tendency to not let new people in
- 5.0Overall, I had a positive experience. The work experience gained is invaluableSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 25, 2013Pros: The company is large and diverse, meaning that you have a lot of opportunity to work on what you really like, all the while maintaining the same benefits and compensation.Cons: One downside to Microsoft could be that it is a large company. If someone prefers a small feel, Microsoft does not offer this.
- 5.0Everything Good, Nothing BadSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeJohannesburg, South AfricaDecember 8, 2021Pros: I swear, everything is good here.Cons: Nothing can be bad here.
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