Process
It's intense. Be prepared for your subject.
If you don't know an answer, tell them, "I don't know." They will give you a chance to recover. I couldn't answer a couple of questions, and I was still selected.
Questions
What you want to do 5 years down the line.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 293 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
30%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive78%
Neutral17%
Negative5%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in India.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Good benefits and infrastructure, but lots of politics
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 3, 2016
Pros: The company is very wealthy.
This means a lot of infrastructure and good benefits.
Cons: Lots of politics. You don't necessarily get rewarded by what you do. It depends a lot on perception. A person with a high job title doesn't mean a high performer, and a person with a low job title doesn't mean a low performer.
4.0
Great Benefits, Relocation Comp
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 19, 2023
Pros: Great benefits and relocation comp.
Cons: None that I know of
4.0
Good to start
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 28, 2023
Pros: Good benefit. Good health care, perks.
Cons: Lower than average pay, no free food.
- 3.0Good benefits and infrastructure, but lots of politicsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 3, 2016Pros: The company is very wealthy. This means a lot of infrastructure and good benefits.Cons: Lots of politics. You don't necessarily get rewarded by what you do. It depends a lot on perception. A person with a high job title doesn't mean a high performer, and a person with a low job title doesn't mean a low performer.
- 4.0Great Benefits, Relocation CompSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 19, 2023Pros: Great benefits and relocation comp.Cons: None that I know of
- 4.0Good to startSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 28, 2023Pros: Good benefit. Good health care, perks.Cons: Lower than average pay, no free food.
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