Software Engineer II Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
October 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I had a phone screening where they asked me behavioral questions and a basic coding idea question. I had a three-round interview; this was back in 2019 and in person. I coded on a whiteboard, but now it is through Codility. They also asked me a design question.
Questions
How would you design YouTube?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 26 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer II role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in Redmond, Washington is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive65%
Neutral27%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer II interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
2.0
Getting More Brutal
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
March 31, 2025
Pros: Large distributed system work, where you won't find many other places tackling the scale problems that Microsoft does.
Cons: They are quickly moving towards Amazon-style management without Amazon pay.
5.0
Growth And Projects, Layoffs Dampen
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 14, 2024
Pros: - Well-established company with lots of growth opportunities.
- Interesting products and projects for all branches of software engineering.
- Competitive salary.
- Interesting place with lots of history.
Cons: The layoffs of 2023 were demoralizing.
Some buildings at campus are under construction, so office availability is limited.
4.0
Good place to work and grow
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 28, 2022
Pros: Good work-life balance
Smart co-workers
Challenging projects
Good learning opportunities
Cons: Can be stressful sometimes.
Tough technical problems to solve.
Stock refreshers are bad.
Slow promotion.
- 2.0Getting More BrutalSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 31, 2025Pros: Large distributed system work, where you won't find many other places tackling the scale problems that Microsoft does.Cons: They are quickly moving towards Amazon-style management without Amazon pay.
- 5.0Growth And Projects, Layoffs DampenSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 14, 2024Pros: - Well-established company with lots of growth opportunities. - Interesting products and projects for all branches of software engineering. - Competitive salary. - Interesting place with lots of history.Cons: The layoffs of 2023 were demoralizing. Some buildings at campus are under construction, so office availability is limited.
- 4.0Good place to work and growSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 28, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance Smart co-workers Challenging projects Good learning opportunitiesCons: Can be stressful sometimes. Tough technical problems to solve. Stock refreshers are bad. Slow promotion.
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