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Software Engineer Interview Experience

July 3, 2026
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Expect a lengthy hiring process that can take at least two months from start to finish. In my experience, there was approximately one month of interviews followed by another month waiting for the final decision. Be prepared for a slow timeline, especially after completing all interview stages.

Questions

Tell me about a time when you have gone above and beyond for a customer.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 2,095 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role.

Success Rate

24%
Pass Rate

Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.

Experience Rating

Positive65%
Neutral24%
Negative10%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process.

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