Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
February 18, 2020
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The on-campus interview lasted 30 minutes. It was very casual, and I was able to ask the interviewer questions about his work at Microsoft. He seemed unimpressed from the beginning with my resume and didn't even ask me any LeetCode questions. He merely asked me about data structures.
Questions
What is a stack?
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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
29%
Pass 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
Positive57%
Neutral32%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
A good, while very diverse company
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 5, 2016
Pros: Creative approach to business, process, and people.
Cons: Too much politics, too much focus on shipping whatever to show on review.
4.0
Rewarding experience at Microsoft
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 1, 2012
Pros: The pros would be a balanced environment to work in, with many smart people around. Get to work with various technologies. Can move around to find the job that you are passionate about.
Cons: You need to find the right team and manager for yourself. Growth can be slow in some of the bigger teams.
5.0
A great company to work for
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
April 5, 2014
Pros: 1. various resources for you to grow
2. great peers
3. challenging work
Cons: Sometimes there are too many meetings.
- 4.0A good, while very diverse companySoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 5, 2016Pros: Creative approach to business, process, and people.Cons: Too much politics, too much focus on shipping whatever to show on review.
- 4.0Rewarding experience at MicrosoftSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 1, 2012Pros: The pros would be a balanced environment to work in, with many smart people around. Get to work with various technologies. Can move around to find the job that you are passionate about.Cons: You need to find the right team and manager for yourself. Growth can be slow in some of the bigger teams.
- 5.0A great company to work forSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaApril 5, 2014Pros: 1. various resources for you to grow 2. great peers 3. challenging workCons: Sometimes there are too many meetings.
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