Process
I applied online.
There were three rounds of skill tests:
- Two rounds of LeetCode medium problems.
- A system design problem.
- Typical technical questions.
Then there was a manager interview: a project tech check and background check. Finally, there was an HR interview: expected salary, behavioral questions, and a background check.
Questions
The process was an algorithm problem, which was a LeetCode medium, and system design.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer II SDE2 role.
Success Rate
42%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer II SDE2 roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral17%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer II SDE2 interview process.
Microsoft Work Experiences
1.0
Cons Outweigh Everything Else
Software Engineer II SDE2 • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
August 23, 2021
Pros: No pros, no pros, no pros, no pros.
Cons: Many cons, many cons, many cons, many cons.
5.0
Good Work-life, Low Pay
Software Engineer II SDE2 • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
November 26, 2024
Pros: Perks and work-life balance are good here.
Cons: Pay is less as compared to competitors.
4.0
Chill Environment, Less Hikes
Software Engineer II SDE2 • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 18, 2025
Pros: Good, fine. Chill environment. No one is forcing you to work.
Cons: Good and fine, less hikes.
- 1.0Cons Outweigh Everything ElseSoftware Engineer II SDE2 • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaAugust 23, 2021Pros: No pros, no pros, no pros, no pros.Cons: Many cons, many cons, many cons, many cons.
- 5.0Good Work-life, Low PaySoftware Engineer II SDE2 • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaNovember 26, 2024Pros: Perks and work-life balance are good here.Cons: Pay is less as compared to competitors.
- 4.0Chill Environment, Less HikesSoftware Engineer II SDE2 • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 18, 2025Pros: Good, fine. Chill environment. No one is forcing you to work.Cons: Good and fine, less hikes.
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