Process
A very thorough, challenging multi-round technical interview was conducted over the course of a day.
Essential knowledge of fundamental algorithms, data structures, and other technical components was required.
At the end, no feedback was given as to how we performed, but no exploding offer was presented.
Questions
Technical programming question.
Please implement a string reversal algorithm.
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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
28%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Australia is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive62%
Neutral24%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Australia.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Great Balance, Slow Career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 10, 2021
Pros: Work-life balance, diversity, working with skilled engineers.
Cons: Slow career, older coworkers, company is really, really huge.
5.0
Talented Teams, Hard To Reach Leaders
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 6, 2021
Pros: Very talented teams.
Great work environment.
Cons: Less product inventions.
Senior management can't be reachable.
4.0
Good Pay, Late Nights
Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 30, 2025
Pros: Good salary and good benefits.
Cons: Sometimes people tend to work late.
- 4.0Great Balance, Slow CareerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 10, 2021Pros: Work-life balance, diversity, working with skilled engineers.Cons: Slow career, older coworkers, company is really, really huge.
- 5.0Talented Teams, Hard To Reach LeadersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 6, 2021Pros: Very talented teams. Great work environment.Cons: Less product inventions. Senior management can't be reachable.
- 4.0Good Pay, Late NightsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 30, 2025Pros: Good salary and good benefits.Cons: Sometimes people tend to work late.
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