Process
Applied online through the Microsoft website.
An onsite interview was conducted with the technical lead and manager.
Candidates were asked to put the answers to the questions on a whiteboard.
Follow-up occurred via phone call.
Questions
Onsite interview with tech lead and manager.
System design: Design a parking lot.
Coding: Code for the previous system design question.
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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
4.0
Great people, a bit distant
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 9, 2024
Pros: - Great people.
- Good benefits and work-location flexibility.
Cons: - feels like a very large company
- some aspects are very disconnected from others
5.0
A really nice place to work, with a great culture. I was unfortunately impacted by the recent layoffs
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 19, 2023
Pros: The caring for the employees, even when being let go. I was still able to do a comfortable transition by allowing them to keep the badge and work device for an additional week.
Also, I was left on payroll for two months, which is a huge help to find a new job on a visa.
The culture is very respectful and inclusive, and the benefits are really good! Also, they really seem to listen to the feedback which they get from regular polls.
Cons: We need more transparency around layoffs. It is not nice to tell everyone there are going to be layoffs and let them wait for three months to see if they are safe or not.
There is a high separation between engineering and business. Collaboration between both could be better.
5.0
Good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 5, 2024
Pros: Good pay and benefits are all amazing. The prestige is also good.
Cons: My work-life balance is bad.
- 4.0Great people, a bit distantSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 9, 2024Pros: - Great people. - Good benefits and work-location flexibility.Cons: - feels like a very large company - some aspects are very disconnected from others
- 5.0A really nice place to work, with a great culture. I was unfortunately impacted by the recent layoffsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 19, 2023Pros: The caring for the employees, even when being let go. I was still able to do a comfortable transition by allowing them to keep the badge and work device for an additional week. Also, I was left on payroll for two months, which is a huge help to find a new job on a visa. The culture is very respectful and inclusive, and the benefits are really good! Also, they really seem to listen to the feedback which they get from regular polls.Cons: We need more transparency around layoffs. It is not nice to tell everyone there are going to be layoffs and let them wait for three months to see if they are safe or not. There is a high separation between engineering and business. Collaboration between both could be better.
- 5.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesMay 5, 2024Pros: Good pay and benefits are all amazing. The prestige is also good.Cons: My work-life balance is bad.
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