Software Engineer Interview Experience - Germany
Process
I was sent an invitation to a first-round interview and a link to a Codility challenge that I needed to complete before the interview date.
The Codility challenge included three problems that you could solve in your preferred language. I definitely suggest doing some LeetCode exercises beforehand, but the problems were overall very fair, and I had no time issues.
The interview consisted mostly of behavioral questions and some Microsoft-related questions. In the very end, I had five minutes to solve a little thinking puzzle.
Overall, the process was very transparent, and the recruiter was very friendly.
I was invited to a final interview round, which I have not yet completed, but it will consist of four interviews with different coding challenges.
Questions
What's your favorite Microsoft product and why?
How would you describe the best programmer?
What is good code to you?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Germany.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Germany.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Good People, Slow OwnershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJuly 6, 2015Pros: Flexible timings. Good enough career growth. Chance to work with great people.Cons: Will not get total ownership of a feature before 3-4 years. Some teams had to work on a legacy codebase. Base pay is less than its competitors.
- 1.0Poor management that doesn't care about youSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRenton, Washington, United StatesSeptember 25, 2021Pros: - Mostly stable company. - Some cool projects to work on. - You get to work on products that are used globally. - Decent healthcare. - Stock price is decent right now.Cons: They believe that raising leads and managers from the ranks will always work. The result is managers and leads who don't know how to manage a diverse set of employees and instead simply look to forward their career. Managers can be caustic and will happily play favorites. Pay is below comparable companies. Work-life balance is given lip service but never actually improved. While working remote, people are often impossible to get a hold of unless you nag, nag, nag. Your management will yell at you for not being creative enough about how you nag people if you tell your management you're blocked by someone else. Be ready to be combative with management. They won't always help you, argue for you, or be understanding. Some leads will be good; many will not.
- 5.0Amazing Culture, Helpful ColleaguesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 27, 2021Pros: Good W-L Balance Amazing work culture Helpful colleagues Good seniors Best companyCons: No con. No con. V. No con. No con. No con. No con. No con. No con.
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