Software Development Interview Experience - Herzliya, Israel
July 28, 2015
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first interview at Microsoft was very cool and not too long (70 minutes).
However, it was only the first of four interviews needed to continue there. We will see.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software Development role in Herzliya, Israel.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development roles in Herzliya, Israel is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development interview process in Herzliya, Israel.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Great company, mixed quality
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Israel, Israel
August 31, 2025
Pros: Great benefits, many talented and smart people to learn from, very high expectations, and lots of opportunities to learn.
Cons: Lots of internal technologies, not relevant outside of MS. Slow inter-team communications and processes. Some sub-par quality work in some teams.
4.0
An excellent company for professional growth, but it's intense and stressful
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Herzliya, Israel
March 28, 2025
Pros: Plenty of opportunities for professional development. Great conditions (salary, bonuses, work atmosphere, smart people, friendly colleagues, and well-structured processes).
Cons: Typical corporate bureaucracy, an intense workload, numerous meetings, a competitive environment, and the constant need to grow to keep up with the industry and peers, along with many parallel tasks.
5.0
Great work environment
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Herzliya, Israel
July 30, 2025
Pros: Interesting challenges, great people, and work-life balance.
Cons: Hard to move around roles once inside. It doesn't pay as well as other big tech.
- 4.0Great company, mixed qualitySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeIsrael, IsraelAugust 31, 2025Pros: Great benefits, many talented and smart people to learn from, very high expectations, and lots of opportunities to learn.Cons: Lots of internal technologies, not relevant outside of MS. Slow inter-team communications and processes. Some sub-par quality work in some teams.
- 4.0An excellent company for professional growth, but it's intense and stressfulSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHerzliya, IsraelMarch 28, 2025Pros: Plenty of opportunities for professional development. Great conditions (salary, bonuses, work atmosphere, smart people, friendly colleagues, and well-structured processes).Cons: Typical corporate bureaucracy, an intense workload, numerous meetings, a competitive environment, and the constant need to grow to keep up with the industry and peers, along with many parallel tasks.
- 5.0Great work environmentSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHerzliya, IsraelJuly 30, 2025Pros: Interesting challenges, great people, and work-life balance.Cons: Hard to move around roles once inside. It doesn't pay as well as other big tech.
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