Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
Process
I submitted my resume for Microsoft campus recruiting and was invited for an interview.
The interview lasted for 30 minutes and started with some questions about my background.
After that, the interviewer gave a coding problem which was quite simple. I was a little nervous since this was the first interview of my life. I solved the problem and wrote the code in C++ in 20 minutes. Normally, this kind of problem should not take more than ten minutes for me.
I waited for a week and didn't hear anything back.
Questions
Nothing unexpected, a normal coding problem.
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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
- 4.0Good Vibes, Low PaySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaMarch 8, 2020Pros: Good work environment. Good work-life balance.Cons: Low pay compared to others. Slower career growth.
- 4.0Individual Contributor building great softwareSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 15, 2012Pros: The scale of the products like Windows, Office, Xbox, etc., is very inspiring and challenging. You'll appreciate the process of designing, building, and testing.Cons: Progress might not be as fast-paced as some startups or smaller companies. Your responsibilities might also be limited, and it takes hard work and a lot of time to gain recognition and move up the ladder.
- 5.0Smart Team, Tough To InnovateSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeCopenhagen, Capital Region, DenmarkJuly 10, 2016Pros: - smart, experienced co-workers - benefits - interesting projectsCons: Sometimes it's difficult to push your ideas.
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