Process
I received an invitation for a technical phone screen. I think I did decently well in the interview. It started with introductions, and then the interviewer shared a coding link. The question was LeetCode medium, but then I didn't hear back.
Questions
Some medium LeetCode question, which I think I did well.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 78 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
24%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive65%
Neutral24%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great company for learning and culture, not so much for pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
February 2, 2022
Pros: - GREAT culture (fantastic people, processes, and events centered around people first, employees second)
- Surrounded by world-class individuals (many who've stuck around at Microsoft for decades and many relatively new in their career looking to enliven the company)
- HQ is at a good location. There are many hiking trails, biking trails, scenic routes, etc. in Redmond, WA.
- May depend on the team, but interesting products to work on.
Cons: - Pay.
- Engineering could be slow at times.
5.0
Great working environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 3, 2024
Pros: Great work-life balance.
Good people.
Cons: Have not come across anything yet.
4.0
MS as a Company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
May 9, 2021
Pros: Grounded,
Diverse,
Honest,
Inclusive,
Adapting
Cons: Inconsistent within a smaller team of the organization.
- 5.0Great company for learning and culture, not so much for paySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 2, 2022Pros: - GREAT culture (fantastic people, processes, and events centered around people first, employees second) - Surrounded by world-class individuals (many who've stuck around at Microsoft for decades and many relatively new in their career looking to enliven the company) - HQ is at a good location. There are many hiking trails, biking trails, scenic routes, etc. in Redmond, WA. - May depend on the team, but interesting products to work on.Cons: - Pay. - Engineering could be slow at times.
- 5.0Great working environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 3, 2024Pros: Great work-life balance. Good people.Cons: Have not come across anything yet.
- 4.0MS as a CompanySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 9, 2021Pros: Grounded, Diverse, Honest, Inclusive, AdaptingCons: Inconsistent within a smaller team of the organization.
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