Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - United States
January 12, 2022
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process is standard. Nothing special.
You need a referral for an interview. If you are ideal, study CS or engineering, otherwise there are no suitable jobs at Microsoft China.
Questions
Java and Python state their differences.
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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
3.0
Decent place to work
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington
August 28, 2014
Pros: 1. Benefits
2. Can always find good and interesting work to do with some effort.
Cons: 1. Less innovation
2. People should define their own career path
5.0
Flexible Work, Uneven Pay
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington
January 21, 2017
Pros: Good health insurance.
Bonus and stock options are good in the long term.
You can plan your office schedule; it's not like a 9-5 job. It is flexible, and the only thing they care about is the work being done on time.
Cons: The lesser middle management will make things more transparent between employees and the leadership team.
Salaries and benefits are not equal among employees at the same level.
4.0
A place where you can learn about many different technology areas
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington
December 1, 2013
Pros: Microsoft has recently become a more exciting place to work, perhaps due to involvement in the devices area and getting closer to the consumer space. It is good we have the company stores.
Cons: Too many meetings, and it takes long to get to market.
- 3.0Decent place to workSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, WashingtonAugust 28, 2014Pros: 1. Benefits 2. Can always find good and interesting work to do with some effort.Cons: 1. Less innovation 2. People should define their own career path
- 5.0Flexible Work, Uneven PaySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WashingtonJanuary 21, 2017Pros: Good health insurance. Bonus and stock options are good in the long term. You can plan your office schedule; it's not like a 9-5 job. It is flexible, and the only thing they care about is the work being done on time.Cons: The lesser middle management will make things more transparent between employees and the leadership team. Salaries and benefits are not equal among employees at the same level.
- 4.0A place where you can learn about many different technology areasSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WashingtonDecember 1, 2013Pros: Microsoft has recently become a more exciting place to work, perhaps due to involvement in the devices area and getting closer to the consumer space. It is good we have the company stores.Cons: Too many meetings, and it takes long to get to market.
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