Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
January 1, 2011
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It took a day.
There were 3-4 interviews with different people.
All questions were technical.
Questions
Write a function that turns a string of integers to a string of English words for that integer.
Bit manipulation.
Write a sqrt function.
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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
1.0
Once great, now full of fail
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 28, 2013
Pros: - The people you work with are usually good people.
- Free drinks and Starbucks/Seattle's Best coffee.
- Pay is pretty good.
Cons: - Benefits suck now.
- Company has been going nowhere for over a decade.
- The review system is an abomination.
- If you're unlucky enough to work in the newer buildings, enjoy the moronic decisions to put everyone in open spaces and block off the windows so you can't see outside. If you like working in a cave surrounded by maddening levels of noise, this might be the perfect environment for you.
5.0
Awesome place to work
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 13, 2016
Pros: Awesome colleagues. You can really shape your career the way you want to.
Cons: A large organization and a lot of processes can sometimes slow down innovation and development.
5.0
Great Place to Work!
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 21, 2015
Pros: I am a new full-time hire here at Microsoft. I previously interned here and have had nothing but a good experience.
Flexible hours so long as you complete your work. Great compensation and benefits. Nice location.
Cons: I have no complaints so far!
- 1.0Once great, now full of failSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 28, 2013Pros: - The people you work with are usually good people. - Free drinks and Starbucks/Seattle's Best coffee. - Pay is pretty good.Cons: - Benefits suck now. - Company has been going nowhere for over a decade. - The review system is an abomination. - If you're unlucky enough to work in the newer buildings, enjoy the moronic decisions to put everyone in open spaces and block off the windows so you can't see outside. If you like working in a cave surrounded by maddening levels of noise, this might be the perfect environment for you.
- 5.0Awesome place to workSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 13, 2016Pros: Awesome colleagues. You can really shape your career the way you want to.Cons: A large organization and a lot of processes can sometimes slow down innovation and development.
- 5.0Great Place to Work!Software Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 21, 2015Pros: I am a new full-time hire here at Microsoft. I previously interned here and have had nothing but a good experience. Flexible hours so long as you complete your work. Great compensation and benefits. Nice location.Cons: I have no complaints so far!
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