Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
November 1, 2010
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
College interview (easy)
Onsite interview (3 to 5 interviews)
Questions
Tell me about your research/thesis.
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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
4.0
A very good company
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
May 5, 2014
Pros: Colleagues are smart; management is good.
Cons: Nothing bad to talk about it.
4.0
This job was hard work, with long hours, but it was rewarding intellectually and financially
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
May 14, 2013
Pros: Solid career paths, good pay, good benefits
Cons: Long hours and a horrible commute if you live in Seattle.
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.
- 4.0A very good companySoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 5, 2014Pros: Colleagues are smart; management is good.Cons: Nothing bad to talk about it.
- 4.0This job was hard work, with long hours, but it was rewarding intellectually and financiallySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 14, 2013Pros: Solid career paths, good pay, good benefitsCons: Long hours and a horrible commute if you live in Seattle.
- 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.
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