Process
The first step is a code test sent via email, followed by a short phone interview and then a video interview of about 90 minutes. You will be asked to implement a puzzle, including all the necessary pieces, classes, and functions.
Questions
Asked to implement a puzzle, including the necessary pieces, classes, and functions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 150 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Israel.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Israel is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral31%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Israel.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Competitive environment but bureaucracy can be stifling
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tel Aviv-Yafo
August 11, 2026
Pros: It was a stable career. The team I was in was extremely competitive, and everyone worked extremely hard. Funny enough, I worked at a startup with less pressure than what I worked on at Microsoft.
Cons: It depends on the teams and products, but there is a lot of bureaucracy and a slow pace, and you lose yourself and your passion over the years.
5.0
Loved Microsoft, Overwhelming Projects
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cairo, Egypt
October 14, 2024
Pros: I enjoyed working at Microsoft.
Cons: It can sometimes be overwhelming if you're not used to large-scale projects.
5.0
For freshers, here is some information
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, India
August 1, 2022
Pros: Good work-life balance with many facilities.
Cons: Not much concerns; it's very good to work.
- 3.0Competitive environment but bureaucracy can be stiflingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTel Aviv-YafoAugust 11, 2026Pros: It was a stable career. The team I was in was extremely competitive, and everyone worked extremely hard. Funny enough, I worked at a startup with less pressure than what I worked on at Microsoft.Cons: It depends on the teams and products, but there is a lot of bureaucracy and a slow pace, and you lose yourself and your passion over the years.
- 5.0Loved Microsoft, Overwhelming ProjectsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCairo, EgyptOctober 14, 2024Pros: I enjoyed working at Microsoft.Cons: It can sometimes be overwhelming if you're not used to large-scale projects.
- 5.0For freshers, here is some informationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, IndiaAugust 1, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance with many facilities.Cons: Not much concerns; it's very good to work.
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