Software Development Engineer Interview Experience
September 13, 2013
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Had one on-campus interview, then flew in for a full day of interviews.
Questions
LCCA question
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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
A good, while very diverse company
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 5, 2016
Pros: Creative approach to business, process, and people.
Cons: Too much politics, too much focus on shipping whatever to show on review.
4.0
Great Benefits, Room To Grow
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 20, 2013
Pros: You have your own office to work, although Microsoft is moving to a more open-space environment. People are generally nice. Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn.
The benefits are awesome.
Overall, a great company to work for.
Cons: Can get political at a senior level. At times, I get lost in complexity trying to achieve too much.
5.0
It is the best company
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Istanbul, Turkey
March 26, 2024
Pros: They take care of you as a newbie.
Cons: There is too much workload.
- 4.0A good, while very diverse companySoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 5, 2016Pros: Creative approach to business, process, and people.Cons: Too much politics, too much focus on shipping whatever to show on review.
- 4.0Great Benefits, Room To GrowSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 20, 2013Pros: You have your own office to work, although Microsoft is moving to a more open-space environment. People are generally nice. Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn. The benefits are awesome. Overall, a great company to work for.Cons: Can get political at a senior level. At times, I get lost in complexity trying to achieve too much.
- 5.0It is the best companySoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeIstanbul, TurkeyMarch 26, 2024Pros: They take care of you as a newbie.Cons: There is too much workload.
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