Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
Process
I applied for the SDE intern position for Summer 2019 last August. One person came to my campus to interview in November. It was a 30-minute, pure tech interview.
My interviewer had a really peculiar accent (most likely from India) and could not explain the question clearly. I was writing down my solution on the whiteboard, but he kept interrupting me. As a result, I could not give a complete answer before running out of time.
Questions
Find the maximum width of a binary tree.
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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
- 5.0Good company, but some things can be deceivingSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 20, 2014Pros: Good benefits, relatively easy to move between divisions. If you are good and lucky, you'll work with great people.Cons: You might work with mediocre teams.
- 5.0I have an enjoyable jobSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 14, 2014Pros: Amazing boss. I am challenged with the work that I do. I love the flexibility in work hours.Cons: The company has become too big. In the effort to become one Microsoft, they do not communicate changes well.
- 4.0Very Good InternshipSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 10, 2014Pros: There was a very good culture at Microsoft, and the benefits and perks were quite nice. I worked as an intern, and there were lots of events and activities.Cons: There's not much inter-team communication. Redmond is a bit boring and a distance from Seattle, with the last bus leaving at 10 p.m. and the last bus back to Redmond at midnight.
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