Process
I failed the first live coding round. The HR was very professional and provided clear feedback and instructions. The interview was with a senior engineer from the team, who kept their camera off and remained muted while I talked through the solution. There was minimal guidance or communication throughout the session.
Questions
Questions about networking basics and two LeetCode medium questions.
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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
- 2.0Terrible team cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBarcelona, Catalonia, SpainAugust 21, 2024Pros: Relative nice compensation package, but much lower than in the US.Cons: Very toxic culture under some teams. Be careful when joining certain teams. High managers in the US make your life a nightmare. You work 15 hours per day, on weekends, and at the end have a bad review.
- 2.0Depends on the org. It might be okay; it might be badSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 24, 2017Pros: Some of the people are really smart and great to learn from and work with.Cons: A lot of politics. People who have spent a long time at the company seem disconnected from how things work outside of the company.
- 5.0Great work environmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 5, 2022Pros: Flexibility working from home is great.Cons: Having people younger than you be a boss
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