Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
October 22, 2014
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
On-campus interview followed by a day-long interview at Microsoft HQ in Redmond. The questions were fairly straightforward. I got really tired from four back-to-back, hour-long interviews.
Questions
Signed NDA
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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
Microsoft is great, but could be better
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 28, 2017
Pros: - Strong work-life balance.
- Strong commitment to engineering (mostly).
Cons: - Feels too big sometimes.
- Occasionally impersonal.
4.0
Smart Team, Tough Promotion
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 30, 2014
Pros: Smart people all around, nice salary, nice city, and generally, you can finish the job within normal working hours. The supporting team is great.
Cons: It's not that easy to get a promotion, and many people/friends quit their jobs to start up programs where they get paid much more.
4.0
Good company to work for
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
October 3, 2014
Pros: Competitive environment and more challenges.
Cons: It's hard to work with people. Employees are not friendly to each other.
- 4.0Microsoft is great, but could be betterSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 28, 2017Pros: - Strong work-life balance. - Strong commitment to engineering (mostly).Cons: - Feels too big sometimes. - Occasionally impersonal.
- 4.0Smart Team, Tough PromotionSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 30, 2014Pros: Smart people all around, nice salary, nice city, and generally, you can finish the job within normal working hours. The supporting team is great.Cons: It's not that easy to get a promotion, and many people/friends quit their jobs to start up programs where they get paid much more.
- 4.0Good company to work forSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 3, 2014Pros: Competitive environment and more challenges.Cons: It's hard to work with people. Employees are not friendly to each other.
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