Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
Process
This was a technical interview that I had in his office.
He was nice, greeted me, and asked a few questions about my previous work experience. While I was solving the problem, he offered some small hints and questions. I felt more like I was brainstorming with a work friend rather than being interviewed, which was a positive experience.
In the end, he thanked me and said he would inform the lead, and they would follow up with me regarding the details.
Questions
Given a database where we know some portion of data (e.g., say 20%) is accessed more than the other portion of the database by the client. We have a frontend that the client requests data from. Design a data structure that will increase the efficiency of object access. We know that we can only hold n elements in memory.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 634 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States 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 United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0Senior software engineerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 23, 2015Pros: Smart co-engineers, very good employee care and benefits.Cons: Proprietary technologies, bureaucracy with many layers of management.
- 4.0Good Culture, Slow GrowthSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaApril 28, 2012Pros: Good employee policies. A culture that encourages sharing learnings and best practices. Getting an experience of a well-organized and documented software development process.Cons: Lack of opportunities for growth. It is a very deep and hierarchical organization. There is not a lot of chance for distinguishing yourself exceptionally and progressing at double the speed. Microsoft moves at its own pace.
- 3.0Supportive Team, Coordination IssuesSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJuly 29, 2019Pros: Work-life balance is great, the environment is great, and people are supportive. Stipends and salaries are okay.Cons: Coordination between different teams needs to be improved.
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