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Software Development EngineerInterview Interview Experience - United States

February 1, 2014

Neutral ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I had a campus interview.

First, the interviewer briefly explained what he was working on, then I explained my research.

I was asked several questions about my resume and then a simple coding question. It was about shifting a linked list by a designated distance.

Questions

I was asked about the toughest projects or tasks I had. As I hadn't prepared for this kind of topic, it wasn't easy to choose one and explain it.

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Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development EngineerInterview roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software Development EngineerInterview interview process in United States.

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