Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
January 6, 2024
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
There were four stages, plus an extra one with the hiring manager.
All of the first three went well. The fourth was a system design, which was more open-ended, so it was hard to say what they were testing.
The final one with the hiring manager was solid.
Questions
Solve a Sudoku efficiently using the appropriate algorithm.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive48%
Neutral43%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Grow, Interesting Projects, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 17, 2024
Pros: Room to grow.
Interesting projects.
Can find a position that fits you.
Cons: Low pay compared to industry.
4.0
Good Culture, No Project Feedback
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 18, 2023
Pros: Great culture and health environment
Cons: Felt like working for hours without any project review posted.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
July 12, 2024
Pros: Really flexible WFH policy that makes working there enjoyable.
Cons: Big company, so there are a lot of reorganizations.
- 4.0Grow, Interesting Projects, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 17, 2024Pros: Room to grow. Interesting projects. Can find a position that fits you.Cons: Low pay compared to industry.
- 4.0Good Culture, No Project FeedbackSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 18, 2023Pros: Great culture and health environmentCons: Felt like working for hours without any project review posted.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandJuly 12, 2024Pros: Really flexible WFH policy that makes working there enjoyable.Cons: Big company, so there are a lot of reorganizations.
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