Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
Process
I applied online.
I received an interview appointment in three weeks.
The interview was conducted over the phone.
First, I was asked about my projects, then about coding questions.
The phone interview lasted for 30 minutes.
Questions
There were some basic data structure questions, like implementing merge as in merge sort and reversing a string.
One behavioral question was on 'Why do you choose Microsoft?'
The interviewers were very nice, and it was a good experience. This was my very first tech interview.
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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
- 4.0Good Balance, Low SalarySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 22, 2019Pros: Great work-life balance and available options to move within teams.Cons: Salary and ownership are not up to mark.
- 2.0Shallow Company, which lost its glam, is running purely on brand value. (Specific to MSIT)Software Development Engineer • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaApril 3, 2015Pros: Brand For a few lucky guys, Redmond has a chance.Cons: Too much politics. Lost focus. Too people-centered (read manager). No transparency. Sinking ship with many firings happening every other day.
- 5.0Great Balance, Clunky ToolsSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 17, 2021Pros: Good life and work balance.Cons: Internal tools are hard to use.
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