Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
The interview was 30 minutes at the career center of our university.
I was first asked to describe things that appear on my resume and was given a basic data structure question afterwards.
Questions
Describe the projects you have accomplished.
What data structure would you use to solve this problem?
Write the code.
The problem is similar to reversing a word or sentence, but I can't recall exactly what it is.
Was this helpful?
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
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 9, 2015Pros: The salary is fantastic, the benefits are top-notch, and the products you work on truly do change the world, so it is easy to find meaning in your work. The people you meet here are genuine and very intelligent, which is great considering how much time you spend with them.Cons: Work/life balance is a little tough at times. Given the magnitude of bugs or failures in a product like Windows, fixing them is a process that will result in many late nights and giving up your weekends.
- 5.0Best Company, No Cons!Software Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 4, 2015Pros: Best company for a job in the world.Cons: I can't find any cons for this company.
- 5.0A good place to learnSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 20, 2014Pros: Extensive code reviews, good compensation, solving real-world problems, etc.Cons: You are a small part of a big thing.
Microsoft Interview Questions
