Process
I was asked about my projects and interests in the company, and I was then given a technical coding question. I am currently waiting to find out whether I passed through for stage 2 or not. The interviewer was friendly, and the technical question was fair.
Questions
Given an integer array with values that represent different heights in order, figure out the largest area of the rectangular shapes these values make. Afterwards, discuss the efficiency of the algorithm you created.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development 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 interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0Cozy Office, Low SalarySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWas, United StatesMay 4, 2023Pros: Environmental, nice, good, and cozy.Cons: Salary is not good indeed.
- 5.0Great Growth, High PressureAzure Cloud Engineer • Current EmployeeBen, United StatesMarch 7, 2023Pros: Tremendous opportunity to learn and grow.Cons: Work pressure of handling customers.
- 4.0Good Work, Team MixedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHyderābādMay 23, 2025Pros: Work and team and officesCons: Growth perspective and team culture.
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