Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
Process
The first round was an on-campus interview, lasting 30 minutes for behavioral questions, conducted by HR, and 30 minutes for technical questions, conducted by one of their developers.
The second round, the final round, consisted of four separate technical interviews. They would first ask several questions from your CV and then give you a coding problem to solve.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Sydney, Australia is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Sydney, Australia.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Awesome job, great people, and cultureSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 8, 2013Pros: I really enjoy working here. Great work/life balance, interesting problems to solve at the office, and great people to work with.Cons: The salary is competitive, but you won't be making millions. Traffic during the daily commute can be bad at times.
- 5.0Smart people, interesting workSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 18, 2013Pros: They do a little bit of everything. If you want to do it, you can probably do it at Microsoft.Cons: The culture is frustrating, and it feels like the executive-level decisions are completely detached from the wishes of the employees at times.
- 4.0Rewarding experience at MicrosoftSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 1, 2012Pros: The pros would be a balanced environment to work in, with many smart people around. Get to work with various technologies. Can move around to find the job that you are passionate about.Cons: You need to find the right team and manager for yourself. Growth can be slow in some of the bigger teams.
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