Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Pune, India
August 9, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
As a software developer, you are expected to be well-versed in data structures and algorithms, as well as systems design. You can plan your tech interview prep around the following topics:
- Arrays
- Sorting Algorithms
- Trees and Graphs
- Recursion
- Strings
- Graph Algorithms
- Bit manipulation
- Dynamic Programming
- Hash Tables and Queues
- Linked Lists
- Product Design
- Systems Design
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Pune, Maharashtra.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Pune, Maharashtra is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Pune, Maharashtra.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Nice workplace
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 27, 2020
Pros: Strong peer group
Good work culture
Good pay
Cons: It is difficult to bring about change. A peer group can be improved.
2.0
Write code in a silo
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
August 27, 2010
Pros: Decent starting pay.
Work for a big name.
Great benefits.
Seattle is an awesome city.
Lots of variety between technologies amongst the company.
Cons: Terrible upper management.
Abysmal stock movement.
Small raises, bonuses, and stock.
A lot of politics, a whole lot of politics.
Products get canned left and right, depending on which VP has won favor that month.
4.0
Great culture, friendly people
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Taipei, Taiwan
August 25, 2022
Pros: Good work-life balance, great culture, biggest hackathon in the world.
Cons: Tired of writing Connect. Reorg happens frequently.
- 4.0Nice workplaceSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 27, 2020Pros: Strong peer group Good work culture Good payCons: It is difficult to bring about change. A peer group can be improved.
- 2.0Write code in a siloSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 27, 2010Pros: Decent starting pay. Work for a big name. Great benefits. Seattle is an awesome city. Lots of variety between technologies amongst the company.Cons: Terrible upper management. Abysmal stock movement. Small raises, bonuses, and stock. A lot of politics, a whole lot of politics. Products get canned left and right, depending on which VP has won favor that month.
- 4.0Great culture, friendly peopleSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeTaipei, TaiwanAugust 25, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance, great culture, biggest hackathon in the world.Cons: Tired of writing Connect. Reorg happens frequently.
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