Software Engineer Interview Experience - Irvine, California
February 1, 2019
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interviewer did not ask any coding questions. The interview was very general, focusing on behavior and some technical background inquiry.
The interviewer was not very responsive, sounding as if she was trying to finish a task. I did not hear from her again until 7 months later.
Questions
How do you define an embedded system?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Irvine, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Irvine, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Irvine, California.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Rewarding role with good work-life balance, but room for improvement
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Irvine, California, United States
March 17, 2025
Pros: Flexible work schedule allows for good work-life balance.
Collaborative team environment with supportive colleagues.
Interesting technical challenges and opportunities to learn new technologies.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Clear path for career advancement and professional development.
Cons: Communication between departments could be improved.
Project deadlines sometimes feel unrealistic.
Limited remote work options compared to industry standards.
Onboarding process for new tools needs structure.
Decision-making can be slow due to approval hierarchies.
4.0
Good work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Irvine, California, United States
December 9, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance and management.
Cons: Compensation isn't so competitive, and work is not too engaging.
5.0
Fun Job, Demanding Hours
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Irvine, California, United States
September 12, 2020
Pros: Free food and lots of fun
Cons: Tough environment and very long hours.
- 4.0Rewarding role with good work-life balance, but room for improvementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesMarch 17, 2025Pros: Flexible work schedule allows for good work-life balance. Collaborative team environment with supportive colleagues. Interesting technical challenges and opportunities to learn new technologies. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Clear path for career advancement and professional development.Cons: Communication between departments could be improved. Project deadlines sometimes feel unrealistic. Limited remote work options compared to industry standards. Onboarding process for new tools needs structure. Decision-making can be slow due to approval hierarchies.
- 4.0Good work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesDecember 9, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance and management.Cons: Compensation isn't so competitive, and work is not too engaging.
- 5.0Fun Job, Demanding HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesSeptember 12, 2020Pros: Free food and lots of funCons: Tough environment and very long hours.
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