Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
The interview process consisted of one recruiter introductory interview, followed by three to five technical interviews.
I applied through my college's career fair and was soon scheduled for a screening interview on my campus.
After a few weeks, the recruiter contacted me, congratulating me on being selected for the final rounds.
They flew me out to Seattle to interview me for the entire day.
Questions
They asked me things about BFS and DFS, and tested my proficiency in data structures.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.017-year veteranSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 26, 2014Pros: well-funded and mostly stable industry leader and maker intelligent, good people to work with very good health care free drinksCons: * No longer or not industry-leading in most categories. * Projects not always tied to customer results (solutions without problems). * Playing catch-up in cloud computing. * Poor management and leadership. * Company plays on the defensive.
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 19, 2015Pros: Great compensation, great work-life balance, and super smart people to work with.Cons: Can get bureaucratic. You probably need to play politics to do super well.
- 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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