Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
January 5, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
- Submit application
- Take phone interview
- On-site interview (5 rounds)
- Reverse Words in a String
- Intersection of Two Linked Lists: Write a program to find the node at which the intersection of two singly linked lists begins.
- OOD
- Chatting app
- Forget
Questions
LC questions + System design question (chatting system)
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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
Work-life Balance Varies Greatly
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
October 29, 2015
Pros: In most of the divisions, it's about work-life balance.
Cons: In my division, there's no balance. I've worked in other divisions as well, and it was a lot better in terms of the balance and the planning done by the management—way better.
4.0
Good place to learn
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 2, 2010
Pros: Exposure to the latest technologies.
Good training opportunities.
Good work-life balance & flexibility.
Lots of opportunities to learn and grow, both technically and professionally.
Cons: The review process is not exactly encouraging.
4.0
Good place if you want security
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 13, 2014
Pros: Great place to work, but such a huge company your experience may vary.
Great people to work with, most everyone respects work-life balance.
Great place to develop a career.
Cons: Depending on what project you're on can get a bit boring, not as glorious as you might think or what you experience as an intern. There aren't many options for changing projects like other tech companies might offer. Most people are there for a very short time or a very long time.
- 3.0Work-life Balance Varies GreatlySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 29, 2015Pros: In most of the divisions, it's about work-life balance.Cons: In my division, there's no balance. I've worked in other divisions as well, and it was a lot better in terms of the balance and the planning done by the management—way better.
- 4.0Good place to learnSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 2, 2010Pros: Exposure to the latest technologies. Good training opportunities. Good work-life balance & flexibility. Lots of opportunities to learn and grow, both technically and professionally.Cons: The review process is not exactly encouraging.
- 4.0Good place if you want securitySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 13, 2014Pros: Great place to work, but such a huge company your experience may vary. Great people to work with, most everyone respects work-life balance. Great place to develop a career.Cons: Depending on what project you're on can get a bit boring, not as glorious as you might think or what you experience as an intern. There aren't many options for changing projects like other tech companies might offer. Most people are there for a very short time or a very long time.
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