Software Development Engineer (SDE) II Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
A recruiter reached out and forwarded me a bunch of details. They then sent me to a hiring event with numerous people interviewing for similar roles.
It was difficult to understand exactly what I was interviewing for, especially considering it was an L5-level position.
Questions
Background information and two rounds of coding:
- Dynamic Programming
- String manipulation
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer (SDE) II role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) II roles in Seattle, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer (SDE) II interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Very comfortable place to work.Software Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 4, 2024Pros: Management is respectful and understanding, not aggressive. Actively coaches for growth, giving feedback delicately and without exerting too much pressure.Cons: Slower pace, compensation lower than competitors in Seattle.
- 4.0Good Company, Low PaySoftware Development Engineer (SDE) II • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 30, 2024Pros: Great company to work for.Cons: Pay is not that great as compared to competitors.
- 2.0Okay Balance, Bureaucratic IssuesSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 31, 2023Pros: Work-life balance, typical of average tech companies.Cons: Typical tech company issues: * Bureaucracy * Biases * Non-competitive pay
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