Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cairo, Egypt
November 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Four interviews in one day, all of them problem-solving Medium LeetCode problems.
Some interviewers were not helpful and did not engage with you, while others were more helpful, smiled, and tried to guide you through the interview.
Overall experience: Good.
Questions
Medium and Essay LeetCode Problem-Solving
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Cairo, Cairo Governorate.
Success Rate
35%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Cairo, Cairo Governorate is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive74%
Neutral17%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Cairo, Cairo Governorate.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Great Team, Awkward Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
December 23, 2023
Pros: I've been working here for over a year, and the people you work with are one of the best things about the company. Also, there's great flexibility in the working hours.
Cons: Your team, one way or another, works with a team in the US (specifically Seattle) and will have meetings with them. This means you'll have meetings at unexpected hours, like 6 pm or 8 pm.
Some teams have a high workload.
5.0
Great Pay, High Stress
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
April 20, 2023
Pros: Good pay and benefits for employees.
Cons: Stressful environment and too much overtime.
5.0
Everything is professional and will make you achieve what you want
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
January 18, 2025
Pros: - Flexibility
- Work Environment
Cons: Salaries weren't as I expected from a big tech company like this.
- 4.0Great Team, Awkward HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptDecember 23, 2023Pros: I've been working here for over a year, and the people you work with are one of the best things about the company. Also, there's great flexibility in the working hours.Cons: Your team, one way or another, works with a team in the US (specifically Seattle) and will have meetings with them. This means you'll have meetings at unexpected hours, like 6 pm or 8 pm. Some teams have a high workload.
- 5.0Great Pay, High StressSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptApril 20, 2023Pros: Good pay and benefits for employees.Cons: Stressful environment and too much overtime.
- 5.0Everything is professional and will make you achieve what you wantSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptJanuary 18, 2025Pros: - Flexibility - Work EnvironmentCons: Salaries weren't as I expected from a big tech company like this.
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