Process
I applied online. The process took four weeks.
- Initial technical screening.
- Three interviews about a week or two later.
Screening and interviews included a general get-to-know-you chat and a LeetCode Easy or Medium coding question.
Questions
Why would you want to work at Microsoft?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 133 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer II role.
Success Rate
36%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral20%
Negative23%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer II interview process.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Good WLB for TC
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 20, 2023
Pros: Relatively decent WLB given the TC.
Cons: Slower career progression and on-call can be a mess.
5.0
Best company ever to work
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
July 27, 2016
Pros: Good work-life balance. Great opportunities.
Cons: Not many cons. Career moves slowly because it's a very big organization.
5.0
One of the best companies in this region
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia
November 12, 2023
Pros: Good compensation, good benefits, create an environment where you are surrounded by open-minded people.
Cons: There are some corporative procedures, but if you are used to swimming in those waters, it might even count as an upside.
- 4.0Good WLB for TCSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 20, 2023Pros: Relatively decent WLB given the TC.Cons: Slower career progression and on-call can be a mess.
- 5.0Best company ever to workSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeJuly 27, 2016Pros: Good work-life balance. Great opportunities.Cons: Not many cons. Career moves slowly because it's a very big organization.
- 5.0One of the best companies in this regionSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBelgrade, Central Serbia, SerbiaNovember 12, 2023Pros: Good compensation, good benefits, create an environment where you are surrounded by open-minded people.Cons: There are some corporative procedures, but if you are used to swimming in those waters, it might even count as an upside.
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