Software Engineer II Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
May 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Had a phone interview.
Was asked about my work experience, and then he explained the job role and team. He also explained the next steps in the process.
Was called onsite after two days.
Flew to Seattle and had three interviews scheduled. Then, I had an "As Appropriate" interview with the Group Manager.
Questions
Find the middle element in a Linked List.
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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
23%
Pass 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
Positive69%
Neutral15%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer II interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Microsoft Software Engineer
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 18, 2021
Pros: WLB, Culture, Career growth, Big tech
Cons: Rest and invest peers. They do not pay as much as FANG/MANG.
1.0
Microsoft needs to start valuing the career growth of the women in their company
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 13, 2016
Pros: Nice benefits and work environment with peers.
Cons: Career growth as a woman is terrible. I see my coworkers get promoted and get told "bogus" reasons why I don't get promoted, even though I work on more impactful projects and do more work than my male peers.
4.0
Secure, Slow, Manager Dependent
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
March 19, 2024
Pros: The job feels fairly secure. There are lots of teams to move to if you wanted to. Based on others' experiences, it seems like it could be a good spot to coast if that's your thing.
Cons: Lots of red tape and bureaucracy, so things move slowly. Promotions are dependent on managers, which can be a hit or miss.
- 5.0Microsoft Software EngineerSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 18, 2021Pros: WLB, Culture, Career growth, Big techCons: Rest and invest peers. They do not pay as much as FANG/MANG.
- 1.0Microsoft needs to start valuing the career growth of the women in their companySoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 13, 2016Pros: Nice benefits and work environment with peers.Cons: Career growth as a woman is terrible. I see my coworkers get promoted and get told "bogus" reasons why I don't get promoted, even though I work on more impactful projects and do more work than my male peers.
- 4.0Secure, Slow, Manager DependentSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 19, 2024Pros: The job feels fairly secure. There are lots of teams to move to if you wanted to. Based on others' experiences, it seems like it could be a good spot to coast if that's your thing.Cons: Lots of red tape and bureaucracy, so things move slowly. Promotions are dependent on managers, which can be a hit or miss.
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