Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
December 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
One phone interview with HR.
Two 1-hour interviews with experienced engineers.
I found it casual and non-threatening. Interviewers had a combined 20 years at Microsoft and really worked to promote their teams.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 26 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer Intern role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
77%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Redmond, Washington is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive81%
Neutral12%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Great Pay, Manager Dependent
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 8, 2023
Pros: Good benefits, great salary, good community.
Cons: Experience definitely depends on your manager.
5.0
Software Engineering Internship
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 30, 2016
Pros: Meaningful intern projects.
Great diversity of teams: Microsoft has its hands on absolutely everything, so you get to talk to a lot of very smart and interesting people.
Probably has the best intern benefits out there.
Intern events are amazing.
I've had great mentors.
It's a great time to join Microsoft in the midst of its reinvention.
Cons: The engineering mentality in some teams is not the best: software design is not given too much thought, and lazy shortcuts are often taken instead of an ideal solution. This applies to teams that have a lot of legacy code.
The internship experience depends a lot on the mentor. Most mentors are great; if you're one of the unlucky few, your internship won't be as rewarding.
5.0
Great Perks, Headcount Concern
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 6, 2023
Pros: Relocation stipend, home office/health perks, good work culture
Cons: Reduced intern headcount, many on waitlist until headcount is confirmed.
- 4.0Great Pay, Manager DependentSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 8, 2023Pros: Good benefits, great salary, good community.Cons: Experience definitely depends on your manager.
- 5.0Software Engineering InternshipSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 30, 2016Pros: Meaningful intern projects. Great diversity of teams: Microsoft has its hands on absolutely everything, so you get to talk to a lot of very smart and interesting people. Probably has the best intern benefits out there. Intern events are amazing. I've had great mentors. It's a great time to join Microsoft in the midst of its reinvention.Cons: The engineering mentality in some teams is not the best: software design is not given too much thought, and lazy shortcuts are often taken instead of an ideal solution. This applies to teams that have a lot of legacy code. The internship experience depends a lot on the mentor. Most mentors are great; if you're one of the unlucky few, your internship won't be as rewarding.
- 5.0Great Perks, Headcount ConcernSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 6, 2023Pros: Relocation stipend, home office/health perks, good work cultureCons: Reduced intern headcount, many on waitlist until headcount is confirmed.
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