Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cairo, Egypt
Process
The interview process involved a technical assessment conducted on HackerRank.
This was followed by a virtual interview with a senior software engineer from Microsoft Egypt, where we discussed various technical concepts and problem-solving approaches.
Questions
Can you explain the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases, and when you would choose one over the other?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 32 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Cairo, Egypt.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Cairo, Egypt is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Cairo, Egypt.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 2.0Sweaty band of narcissists who don't know the difference between politics and engineeringSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 10, 2021Pros: Most of the engineers are really good at what they do and fun to work with.Cons: Management doesn't bother communicating directly with employees to ensure requirements are conveyed, understood, and fulfilled. Virtually no practical leadership.
- 5.0Learned Skills, Some OvertimeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesJanuary 11, 2025Pros: I learned different skillsets in Microsoft.Cons: Manager sometimes asks if you're working overtime.
- 5.0Wfh Great, Hours LongSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 24, 2021Pros: Enjoyed work-from-home benefits.Cons: Often had long hours to work.
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