Process
The Codility test didn't go well. However, the HR interview was good. The interviewer was nice and calming, asked good questions, and presented a quite easy riddle. Still, I haven't received an email about the next rounds.
Questions
Explain recursion to a kid.
Talk about a project.
What languages are you good with?
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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
5.0
Great Work Environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 23, 2022
Pros: Kind coworkers and a supportive work environment.
Cons: Compensation is low compared to competitors.
2.0
Review at Microsoft
Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 3, 2023
Pros: Good office benefits: food and commute.
Cons: Very bad culture recently.
No work-life balance.
Too much micromanagement.
Many red tapes.
Very legacy systems.
4.0
Great place to work, depending on the team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 9, 2018
Pros: Fun, Challenging, Impactful, Rewarding, Balanced
Cons: Extremely underpaid in comparison to the competition.
- 5.0Great Work EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 23, 2022Pros: Kind coworkers and a supportive work environment.Cons: Compensation is low compared to competitors.
- 2.0Review at MicrosoftSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 3, 2023Pros: Good office benefits: food and commute.Cons: Very bad culture recently. No work-life balance. Too much micromanagement. Many red tapes. Very legacy systems.
- 4.0Great place to work, depending on the teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 9, 2018Pros: Fun, Challenging, Impactful, Rewarding, BalancedCons: Extremely underpaid in comparison to the competition.
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