Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Santa Barbara, California
Process
That was a campus interview at UCSB. Some Microsoft engineers came to campus, filtered out some candidates by email, and then asked the remaining candidates to take a second round, one-on-one interview. That was a 30-minute interview: five minutes of behavioral questions first, then one coding question. It was very easy.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Santa Barbara, California.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Santa Barbara, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Santa Barbara, California.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Solid place for engineersSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 14, 2020Pros: Basically, what you’d expect.Cons: Not super high growth in most teams.
- 3.0Good Tools, Bad ManagementSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHaifa, IsraelDecember 20, 2015Pros: Facilities, access for latest HW/SW tools.Cons: Incompetent management. Career is largely built on individuals; you don't get courses or conferences.
- 5.0Good Balance, Old StackSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 20, 2023Pros: Good work-life balance and perks.Cons: Old stack work, process-oriented.
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