Software Engineer II Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
I was asked to appear for an interview with the team I was working with as a contractor. There were 6 interviews lined up for the whole day. These were split sessions (morning/afternoon), and if you didn't have a majority thumbs-up in the first session, then you couldn't go through to the next session.
Questions
Write an algorithm to parse a string for all non-whitespace characters.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer II role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in Seattle, Washington is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer II interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Smart Team, Fun Challenges, StressfulSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 13, 2015Pros: Great working environment, surrounded with smart and talented people, solving challenging and fun problems. Good for career growth.Cons: Sometimes a bit too stressful.
- 3.0Lots of learning, not too much supportSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 4, 2024Pros: There's tons to learn from the wide variety of products Microsoft has. Great perks. Somehow WLB friendly, depends on the team.Cons: Be ready to fend for yourself, or try to figure out what your teammates are trying to tell you before annoying them. Managers can be incredibly inflexible, depending on the team. I've overheard some saying people below senior don't deserve WFH or PTO.
- 4.0Great work-life balance, difficult to move up at timesSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 2, 2024Pros: Work-life balance, good pay, and benefits.Cons: Can be stuck at levels, 'waiting your turn' or playing politics with upper-level managers to get title-changing promotions.
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