Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
Process
After I submitted my resume online, I received a campus interview invitation two days later.
I was invited to a room and discussed my projects and my reasons for applying to Microsoft.
Then, the interviewer asked me how to delete duplicate numbers from an array without sorting it.
I designed an algorithm using a double loop, which wasn't optimal for this question (a hash table would be better).
Consequently, I didn't receive any response after this campus interview.
Questions
How to delete a number that has shown up before in an array without sorting.
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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
- 4.0Summer Internship in Microsoft ShanghaiSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 21, 2016Pros: * Absolutely better work-life balance than other companies in China. * Diverse breakfast options. * Provides shuttle service to and from the company in Shanghai.Cons: * Slow pace of work. * Job content is boring in most teams, though my team is fine. * Little headcount for return offers. * Not enough positions for so many interns.
- 3.0Great place to workSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 5, 2023Pros: Innovation, global impact, career growth, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, balance, learning, responsibility, innovation labs, collaborative culture.Cons: Intense competition, potential bureaucracy, size challenges, and limited work-life balance concerns.
- 3.0Great company for mid-level/senior software engineersSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 28, 2017Pros: Friendly environment, interesting projects, great management.Cons: Lower than market salaries, too many re-orgs.
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