Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
A 30-minute introductory Zoom call with a recruiter, followed by a 2-hour in-person technical screening interview. The technical interview included four individuals of varying experience and responsibilities. The interview was divided into two 1-hour sessions: one with two individuals, and another with two different individuals.
Questions
Can you describe a time you had a conflict with another coworker? How did you resolve it?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Pretty good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesNovember 5, 2025Pros: Good growth opportunities. Large-scale work. Good work-life balance most of the time.Cons: It can be intense during ignite or build. On-call can get crazy depending on the team. And the politics between different managers can get in the way of work sometimes.
- 5.0Great big tech companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesJune 1, 2025Pros: Great benefits, good pay, and awesome, smart people.Cons: The pay is lower than competitors, but still good.
- 3.0Great Mentorship, Declining CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 19, 2025Pros: Mentorship programs among different organizations.Cons: Culture is going down significantly.
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