Process
Typical Microsoft interview process:
- Resume screening
- Hiring manager screen
- Virtual onsite (5 rounds in total)
- Result
The hiring manager screen went over time by a lot. One of the interviewers did not show up, so I had to reschedule that interview. The same interviewer was late to the rescheduled interview. This interviewer also did not turn on their video, while I was asked to share everything, including my entire screen, for solving technical questions.
Questions
Design and implement an API server.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer II role in Canada.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in Canada is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer II interview process in Canada.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Nice company, good benefitsSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeMedellín, Antioquia, ColombiaNovember 6, 2025Pros: Base pay is good for the market. You get to work with top engineers.Cons: Depending on the team, you will always feel on the verge of layoffs.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeApril 10, 2022Pros: - Great relocation and immigration benefits - Excellent benefits (healthcare, reimbursements, etc.) - Excellent work-life balance - Lots of flexibility to move around in the company - Able to WFH whenever, and can even choose to do so permanently if desiredCons: - Getting promoted quickly is hard, even if your manager agrees that you should be. - Moving to Redmond is strongly recommended. Things revolve around it.
- 4.0Great place to work!Software Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 12, 2015Pros: One can implement all their ideas and change teams as often as wanted or needed to explore new things.Cons: There will always be some politics at upper levels.
Microsoft Interview Questions
