Process
I started with an on-campus interview that was originally rescheduled.
After what I thought was a mediocre first-round interview, I was told I would not move on due to no more availability for the final round, which was later reversed.
Despite putting certain offices and positions as my preference on the application, I was interviewed for a team I was not particularly interested in at an office I did not want to be at. It was not clear that the interview would be for a particular team until I walked in the door that morning.
There were four 45-minute whiteboarding interviews focused on both coding and design principles.
Questions
Reverse the words of a string.
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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
- 4.0The contract with the vendor endedSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 31, 2022Pros: Remote, nice people, clear instructions.Cons: Contract with vendor ended, so I was fired.
- 4.0Work is okay, but not challenging or tough, and kind of repetitiveSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaOctober 2, 2011Pros: 1. Young crowd 2. People are helpful 3. Decent transparencyCons: 1. Work is all porting.
- 4.0Great Work, Tough ManagersSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 14, 2014Pros: Great and Challenging Work with Excellent Perks Microsoft is amazing when it comes to career growth and work-life balance. There is a variety of domains to work on. Commendable quality of work and a good working environment. An overall great experience, with a lot to learn.Cons: Managers are not good. There is a management monopoly. Communication lags from senior management. Challenging, and sometimes added pressure due to operational challenges.
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