Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
On-campus interview + On-site interview = Offer.
On-campus interviews happened within one week of submitting the resume. The on-site interview was scheduled within the next two weeks and to be held approximately one month later.
An offer was received about 1-2 weeks after the on-site interview, with a period of 4 weeks to consider.
Questions
A pretty straightforward question, commonly seen on various interview books.
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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
- 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.
- 3.0Nice Colleagues, Bad PaySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 13, 2025Pros: Great benefits, great work, nice colleagues, remote-friendly.Cons: Bad pay, bad work-life balance, slow-moving culture.
- 3.0Smart Minds, High PoliticsSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 27, 2013Pros: Great place to work. You will be among some of the great minds, with a lot of opportunities to learn and explore if you are determined and self-motivated.Cons: There is a lot of politics at the higher management level. The review system is not transparent.
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