Process
There were two rounds of online interviews.
The first round covered the implementation of ML metrics, and the second round covered past projects.
The process was very quick; I received the offer in four business days.
Questions
Talk about your research projects. What are the limitations and how do you plan to improve them.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 72 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
53%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive76%
Neutral18%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
SWE Intern Experience
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
October 23, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is great, and the pay ($51/hr) was great. There were lots of intern events, free drinks, 40 cafeterias on campus, and many great benefits: $400 for wellness, $10,000 post-tax for housing (or choose corporate housing), and PTO.
Cons: New grad pay isn't the highest compared to other big tech companies. Return offers take a long time to come.
5.0
Salary at Microsoft for a SWE intern
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
September 22, 2024
Pros: Work culture, experienced coworkers, and perks like free food and travel.
Cons: Can't think of any cons.
5.0
Great Culture, But Tool Dependent
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
October 26, 2022
Pros: Lots of learning, a really lovely work culture.
Cons: You get far too comfortable relying on internal tools and don't learn as much about building something from scratch.
- 5.0SWE Intern ExperienceSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 23, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is great, and the pay ($51/hr) was great. There were lots of intern events, free drinks, 40 cafeterias on campus, and many great benefits: $400 for wellness, $10,000 post-tax for housing (or choose corporate housing), and PTO.Cons: New grad pay isn't the highest compared to other big tech companies. Return offers take a long time to come.
- 5.0Salary at Microsoft for a SWE internSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaSeptember 22, 2024Pros: Work culture, experienced coworkers, and perks like free food and travel.Cons: Can't think of any cons.
- 5.0Great Culture, But Tool DependentSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeOctober 26, 2022Pros: Lots of learning, a really lovely work culture.Cons: You get far too comfortable relying on internal tools and don't learn as much about building something from scratch.
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