Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada
October 1, 2014
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was at my school's career center. The interviewer went over my resume and then asked a technical question. I could answer it in my language of choice. The experience was positive overall because I gained more experience doing technical interviews.
Questions
About My Projects
One Algorithm Question
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Toronto, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral30%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Great Work, Tough Managers
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 14, 2014
Pros: Great and Challenging Work with Excellent Perks
Microsoft is amazing when it comes to career growth and work-life balance. There is a variety of domains to work on. Commendable quality of work and a good working environment.
An overall great experience, with a lot to learn.
Cons: Managers are not good.
There is a management monopoly.
Communication lags from senior management.
Challenging, and sometimes added pressure due to operational challenges.
4.0
Microsoft as a choice
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
December 27, 2023
Pros: Good culture, good work-life balance, and lots of perks.
Cons: Less pay as compared to other FAANG companies.
Also, some organizations are not supporting a remote work culture, which is leading to employees switching teams or companies.
5.0
Working at Microsoft is better than any of my other past jobs
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 12, 2014
Pros: Microsoft is a great place to work.
It is not only a great working environment, but it has also helped me expand my knowledge of coding incredibly.
Cons: I had to move to Seattle, and before that I had lived in Maryland. All of my family is located in Maryland, so it was a tough change.
- 4.0Great Work, Tough ManagersSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 14, 2014Pros: Great and Challenging Work with Excellent Perks Microsoft is amazing when it comes to career growth and work-life balance. There is a variety of domains to work on. Commendable quality of work and a good working environment. An overall great experience, with a lot to learn.Cons: Managers are not good. There is a management monopoly. Communication lags from senior management. Challenging, and sometimes added pressure due to operational challenges.
- 4.0Microsoft as a choiceSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaDecember 27, 2023Pros: Good culture, good work-life balance, and lots of perks.Cons: Less pay as compared to other FAANG companies. Also, some organizations are not supporting a remote work culture, which is leading to employees switching teams or companies.
- 5.0Working at Microsoft is better than any of my other past jobsSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 12, 2014Pros: Microsoft is a great place to work. It is not only a great working environment, but it has also helped me expand my knowledge of coding incredibly.Cons: I had to move to Seattle, and before that I had lived in Maryland. All of my family is located in Maryland, so it was a tough change.
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