Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
August 1, 2012
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had one initial phone screening with a recruiter who asked some basic logic questions.
Then I was flown to Redmond and went through four interviews.
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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
45%
Pass 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
Positive75%
Neutral17%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Many different opportunities for career advancement
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 10, 2017
Pros: Benefits are great.
Pay is competitive with other tech companies.
Career advancement opportunities.
Cons: Team quality varies across divisions.
4.0
Choose a group that is appropriate to your personality: small vs. big, deadline-oriented vs. design-oriented
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 4, 2013
Pros: I was very productive only after I understood the Microsoft culture: getting things done with initiative. My work was more visible in smaller groups. I was a little lost in bigger groups, and I had shied away when I did not get the recognition. Never do that.
Cons: I disagree with the interview process. Very often, the puzzles hardly test anything if the candidate has seen the solution earlier. You can only do so much during the limited time. Some of the best software designers I have seen work methodically, slowly, and iteratively.
5.0
Reasonable work-life balance, enjoyable work environment
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 7, 2014
Pros: Salary competitive, benefits A-grade, reasonable work-life balance, good work environment, supportive team members for your learning, leading tech projects.
Cons: Not having the agility and atmosphere of small companies and startups. Sometimes have to stay on call 24 hours and might be called during the night.
- 5.0Many different opportunities for career advancementSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 10, 2017Pros: Benefits are great. Pay is competitive with other tech companies. Career advancement opportunities.Cons: Team quality varies across divisions.
- 4.0Choose a group that is appropriate to your personality: small vs. big, deadline-oriented vs. design-orientedSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 4, 2013Pros: I was very productive only after I understood the Microsoft culture: getting things done with initiative. My work was more visible in smaller groups. I was a little lost in bigger groups, and I had shied away when I did not get the recognition. Never do that.Cons: I disagree with the interview process. Very often, the puzzles hardly test anything if the candidate has seen the solution earlier. You can only do so much during the limited time. Some of the best software designers I have seen work methodically, slowly, and iteratively.
- 5.0Reasonable work-life balance, enjoyable work environmentSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 7, 2014Pros: Salary competitive, benefits A-grade, reasonable work-life balance, good work environment, supportive team members for your learning, leading tech projects.Cons: Not having the agility and atmosphere of small companies and startups. Sometimes have to stay on call 24 hours and might be called during the night.
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