Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
August 1, 2014
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Intense, fun, and challenging, I also learned a lot.
They weren't sure what the project would be, but wanted to ensure I would commit. Should the project go down, they assured me I would be transferred elsewhere. This wasn't very reassuring.
Questions
Lots of brain teasers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 83 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
23%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral31%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great Place, Few Meetings
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 12, 2015
Pros: best environment, facilities, compensation.
Cons: Work politics in some branches, too many meetings.
4.0
One of the best experiences a 20-year-old geek can have
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
December 12, 2012
Pros: Great people, lot of opportunities, and a lot of interesting projects.
Cons: Too many meetings and no food during the evenings.
4.0
Good Balance, Low Pay
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
August 17, 2015
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Work-time flexibility.
Single office.
Cons: Low salary.
Too many politics.
Less challenging projects.
- 5.0Great Place, Few MeetingsSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 12, 2015Pros: best environment, facilities, compensation.Cons: Work politics in some branches, too many meetings.
- 4.0One of the best experiences a 20-year-old geek can haveSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 12, 2012Pros: Great people, lot of opportunities, and a lot of interesting projects.Cons: Too many meetings and no food during the evenings.
- 4.0Good Balance, Low PaySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 17, 2015Pros: Good work-life balance. Work-time flexibility. Single office.Cons: Low salary. Too many politics. Less challenging projects.
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