Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
Process
I submitted my resume at an on-campus recruitment event for any projects related to User Experience.
I heard back in two weeks regarding a software developer position. A phone interview was scheduled for the following week.
Questions
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Design your own alarm clock.
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If you are manufacturing a keyboard, how would you make it, and what would you change? How would you check the final quality of the product?
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You have three baskets: the first only has apples, the second only has oranges, and the third is mixed. To determine which basket has which fruits by picking up only one fruit from only one basket, from which should you pick up the fruit? Explain.
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What is your primary programming language?
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Which do you prefer: C++ or Java?
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Other basic resume-based questions.
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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
- 5.0An exciting place for young professionals to build their careerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 1, 2014Pros: - A lot of support for young college hires to gain experience and get your foot into the career. - Culture is changing. Satya is really getting our culture direction in the right direction.Cons: - People don't believe in us. It's frustrating to see it in the media. - PMs... too many of them doing mindless/useless features for their own job security. - MSIT absolutely sucks.
- 5.0Best Company, Needs Process ImprovementSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaDecember 8, 2021Pros: Best company to work for.Cons: Improve the development process and nothing else as of now.
- 1.0Stagnant Work, No GrowthSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 14, 2010Pros: You would neither need to be smart nor need to think algorithmically. Good for people who cannot get a job anywhere else.Cons: Most of the things are just process-related rather than about problem-solving or creativity, like writing different frameworks again and again with exactly the same functionality. The job is stagnant most of the time with almost zero growth. There is no compensation raise most of the time. Even if it raises, it is only about a mean of $100. Stagnation does not even mean a secure job, since there have been random layoffs continuously. The stock price is constant.
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