Process
The first round consisted of standard behavioral questions, lasting half an hour.
Following this, the role and team were described, with an opportunity for questions.
Next steps in the interview process were then discussed.
I did not progress to the technical rounds, as they were looking for someone with a different skill set.
Questions
Describe a time you experienced a blocker and how did you resolve it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 29 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Australia.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Australia is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Australia.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Culture, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 8, 2021Pros: Good culture, helpful people. Latest tech stack.Cons: Laid back, not much increase in salary, tough to move teams internally.
- 3.0Ok place to work at for average compensationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 26, 2020Pros: Good benefits. Large-scale systems. Nice food options at Redmond and great learning resources.Cons: Lower than comparable compensation. Career progression is very team-dependent. Top-down politics can negatively impact careers. Make sure you play along and cut losses fast. High workloads and expectations for average total compensation (TC). Low-energy peers.
- 4.0Msft upper managementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 29, 2020Pros: You get to work on exciting projects.Cons: The leadership team you report to may not be the best or most qualified.
Microsoft Interview Questions
