Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
Applied to the job posting and received an interview for an initial recruiter phone screen.
Completed the initial phone screen and received an invitation for technical interviews.
There were two rounds of 45-minute interviews, each including a few behavioral and LeetCode questions.
Questions
What is the best data structure for a phone book with names and phone numbers? Code an example solution and explain.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer Intern role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Software engineer internship reviewSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 16, 2025Pros: - Good salary - Interesting work - Flexible work hoursCons: - They expect a lot from you.
- 4.0Company with OpportunitiesSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 1, 2024Pros: Microsoft provides an excellent work-life balance, a diverse and inclusive culture, cutting-edge technology, ample growth opportunities, and strong leadership support.Cons: Large company size can make navigating internal processes and networking more challenging.
- 5.0Good WLB, healthy team cultureSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 2, 2024Pros: - Growth mindset & career growth supportCons: - Fully remote position - Inflexible internal mobility
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