Process
It went well. I expected an offer but was unable to get it.
There were 3 rounds in the loop, each lasting 45 minutes, with a 30-minute break between each round. Prepare well for the System Design and Dynamic Programming.
Questions
Problem-solving and high-level system design.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2,095 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
24%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles 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.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Overall, a good company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 27, 2022
Pros: Good wlb, brand, and colleagues. I feel like the company cares about its employees.
Cons: An Azure org can be a bit hectic at times.
4.0
Amazing culture and decent work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 28, 2022
Pros: Microsoft culture is amazing and has good opportunities to learn. The work is decently challenging.
Cons: Very limited roles and responsibilities at junior levels.
5.0
Good People, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 10, 2021
Pros: Very decent work environment and colleagues.
Cons: Very, very long effort and work.
- 4.0Overall, a good companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 27, 2022Pros: Good wlb, brand, and colleagues. I feel like the company cares about its employees.Cons: An Azure org can be a bit hectic at times.
- 4.0Amazing culture and decent workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 28, 2022Pros: Microsoft culture is amazing and has good opportunities to learn. The work is decently challenging.Cons: Very limited roles and responsibilities at junior levels.
- 5.0Good People, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 10, 2021Pros: Very decent work environment and colleagues.Cons: Very, very long effort and work.
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