Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
November 1, 2009
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
This was an internal transfer interview. It was a typical interview loop that external hires would probably have:
- One informational interview (meet the hiring manager, talk about yourself, and discuss the position and opportunities).
- Four technical one-hour interviews.
I was given a simple coding task at the end of the informational interview, which was somewhat expected (partitioning an array of integers).
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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
Passionate Team, Dim Offices
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 14, 2017
Pros: Work with people who are passionate about what they do and care for the greater good.
Fantastic management who have your interests in mind and will find the best fit for you, even if it means moving you to another group.
Cons: Need open offices; many offices don't have any sunlight.
3.0
Respectful Workplace, Underpaid
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 4, 2012
Pros: They value their employees and give them respect. Most people get their private offices.
Cons: Microsoft is not paying enough to employees compared to other companies.
5.0
Awesome place to work and build a career
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 10, 2014
Pros: Perks, work environment, challenges, company values
Cons: Nothing as such, but I would say it's going in the right direction.
- 5.0Passionate Team, Dim OfficesSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 14, 2017Pros: Work with people who are passionate about what they do and care for the greater good. Fantastic management who have your interests in mind and will find the best fit for you, even if it means moving you to another group.Cons: Need open offices; many offices don't have any sunlight.
- 3.0Respectful Workplace, UnderpaidSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 4, 2012Pros: They value their employees and give them respect. Most people get their private offices.Cons: Microsoft is not paying enough to employees compared to other companies.
- 5.0Awesome place to work and build a careerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 10, 2014Pros: Perks, work environment, challenges, company valuesCons: Nothing as such, but I would say it's going in the right direction.
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