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Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington

May 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

The interview process consists of 5 rounds. Each interview is with one interviewer and lasts one hour, running from 9:00 AM to approximately 2:20 PM.

The third interview is a lunch interview. The first interview presented more difficult questions than anticipated, highlighting the need for a clear mind before interacting with the interviewer.

The lunch interview includes 30 minutes for lunch and basic questions about experience and interests. This is a good opportunity to demonstrate your interest in the team.

Each round of interviews generally includes about 2 algorithm questions. The lunch interview has one such question.

Basically, they can ask about anything. It's important to explain your approach and solution to a question before you begin programming.

Questions

Multiply 2 numbers without using the * sign.

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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.

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