Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
Microsoft's infamous "interview loop" consists of three one-hour-ish interviews with current MSFT employees, followed by another interview with a general manager.
The interview structure is nothing peculiar, featuring standard algorithm construction on a whiteboard, general programming knowledge questions, and discussions about prior group development experience.
If you only know Java, you are likely applying for the wrong job. For those with significant C, C++, or even C# experience who are able to project an aura of certainty and competence, don't be too worried.
Questions
How does TCP work?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 214 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Pay, Inconsistent ManagementSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 28, 2016Pros: Good pay, benefits, and okay work-life balance.Cons: Management varies from team to team. Some are good, some are very screwed.
- 2.0Learn Much, But Culture Is ToughSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 13, 2012Pros: A huge amount of projects are happening in parallel. If you are curious, you can learn a new field every day.Cons: Unsustainable culture not valuing, too much politics.
- 4.0Great Benefits, Slow ProcessesSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 20, 2017Pros: Excellent benefits, good employees, great benefits.Cons: Too much red tape around things; it takes a long time to move on some things.
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