Software Engineer-II Interview Experience - Japan
January 5, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interviewer was friendly and tried to inspire you to answer questions. Based on the interview results, they seem to accurately reflect your coding level. This also helps you to judge whether you are ready for such a job or ponder whether you are the right fit. Overall, a good interview culture.
Questions
Algorithm questions that are common on LeetCode.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software Engineer-II role in Japan.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer-II roles in Japan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer-II interview process in Japan.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great company to work for
Software Engineer-II • Former Employee
Reston, Virginia, United States
November 12, 2025
Pros: I enjoyed all the benefits I had working at Microsoft. I worked with really smart people, but the work was not too demanding. I would definitely go back if I had the chance.
Cons: I don't think I got to learn all that much, since it was hard to switch teams while I was there.
2.0
Novel Work, Toxic Culture
Software Engineer-II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 4, 2025
Pros: Name recognition,
Good coworkers,
Novel problems to solve
Cons: Culture is continually getting worse:
* Recurring layoffs
* Return of stack ranking
* Losing our best engineers to better-paying jobs because Microsoft has failed to keep the deal (Lower Pay == Work-Life Balance)
4.0
Good Balance, Ai Firings
Software Engineer-II • Current Employee
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic
September 4, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Fairness in career growth.
Cons: They use AI as a reason to fire people.
- 5.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer-II • Former EmployeeReston, Virginia, United StatesNovember 12, 2025Pros: I enjoyed all the benefits I had working at Microsoft. I worked with really smart people, but the work was not too demanding. I would definitely go back if I had the chance.Cons: I don't think I got to learn all that much, since it was hard to switch teams while I was there.
- 2.0Novel Work, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineer-II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 4, 2025Pros: Name recognition, Good coworkers, Novel problems to solveCons: Culture is continually getting worse: * Recurring layoffs * Return of stack ranking * Losing our best engineers to better-paying jobs because Microsoft has failed to keep the deal (Lower Pay == Work-Life Balance)
- 4.0Good Balance, Ai FiringsSoftware Engineer-II • Current EmployeePrague, Bohemia, Czech RepublicSeptember 4, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. Fairness in career growth.Cons: They use AI as a reason to fire people.
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