Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
December 1, 2014
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
On-campus initial screening round, followed by 5 onsite rounds and 1 lunch interview.
All onsite interviews are based on algorithms and data structures. Expect to write code with minimal errors and ensure all corner test cases are passed.
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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
4.0
Good place if you want security
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 13, 2014
Pros: Great place to work, but such a huge company your experience may vary.
Great people to work with, most everyone respects work-life balance.
Great place to develop a career.
Cons: Depending on what project you're on can get a bit boring, not as glorious as you might think or what you experience as an intern. There aren't many options for changing projects like other tech companies might offer. Most people are there for a very short time or a very long time.
3.0
Great PTO, but a toxic environment
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 15, 2014
Pros: Very smart guys.
Great benefits and PTO.
Stable job.
Cons: Stack ranking makes for a toxic, infighting work environment. Nobody trusts anybody. This stifles innovation and destroys nimbleness.
2.0
Learn Much, But Culture Is Tough
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
July 13, 2012
Pros: 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.
- 4.0Good place if you want securitySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 13, 2014Pros: Great place to work, but such a huge company your experience may vary. Great people to work with, most everyone respects work-life balance. Great place to develop a career.Cons: Depending on what project you're on can get a bit boring, not as glorious as you might think or what you experience as an intern. There aren't many options for changing projects like other tech companies might offer. Most people are there for a very short time or a very long time.
- 3.0Great PTO, but a toxic environmentSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 15, 2014Pros: Very smart guys. Great benefits and PTO. Stable job.Cons: Stack ranking makes for a toxic, infighting work environment. Nobody trusts anybody. This stifles innovation and destroys nimbleness.
- 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.
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