Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Montreal, Canada
Process
I gave my resume at the university career fair. I received an email with an online link to reserve a timeslot within three days.
This was a screening round held on campus. Half-hour timeslots were given, and the interview ran for exactly half an hour.
Simple questions about my projects were asked, along with one coding question and a few behavioral questions.
Questions
You were asked to write Quicksort in any language of your choice. You are expected to take 5-10 minutes for this. You have to write on a whiteboard if there is one, or you can write on paper.
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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
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Montreal, Quebec is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Montreal, Quebec.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Benefits, Open Office DownsidesSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 13, 2012Pros: Professional working environment Flexible working hours Great benefitsCons: Changing to open offices which provide less space for working.
- 4.0Great company to work for, but not for all teamsSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 30, 2016Pros: - Diversified working environment. - Many interesting projects and teams inside the company. - Some smart people and some good teammates.Cons: - Too many reorganizations. - Need luck to land a good team, manager, or project. - Diversity is decreasing, replaced by politics or political correctness. - Microsoft is also adopting open-plan offices, and some rude people have become annoying.
- 4.0Great culture, slow growth, and pace of workSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaNovember 6, 2009Pros: Good work-life balance and supportive management with flexible work hours. A good environment within the company and lots of recreation.Cons: Too large an organization, too many highly experienced people, and not great for young ambitious professionals. Slow career progression.
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