Process
I applied through college or university.
I attended only the coding round session and was not able to get selected. The experience was good, and I need to learn harder for the next attempt for this same role.
Questions
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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.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great Balance, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 4, 2024
Pros: Great work-life balance at this company.
Cons: Pay not competitive with others at a similar level.
5.0
It was a great experience, given it was my first job straight out of college
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
October 25, 2025
Pros: Good projects, opportunity to learn and grow.
Cons: It could be a little more fast-paced.
4.0
I'd like to return when possible
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
February 23, 2011
Pros: 1. Great flexibility.
2. Work/life balance is superb.
3. Single office for almost everyone.
4. Access to almost all source codes.
Cons: 1. Promotion is very stagnant.
2. Salary is not competitive.
3. Too Redmond-centric. You cannot relocate to other parts for family reasons.
- 5.0Great Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 4, 2024Pros: Great work-life balance at this company.Cons: Pay not competitive with others at a similar level.
- 5.0It was a great experience, given it was my first job straight out of collegeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaOctober 25, 2025Pros: Good projects, opportunity to learn and grow.Cons: It could be a little more fast-paced.
- 4.0I'd like to return when possibleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesFebruary 23, 2011Pros: 1. Great flexibility. 2. Work/life balance is superb. 3. Single office for almost everyone. 4. Access to almost all source codes.Cons: 1. Promotion is very stagnant. 2. Salary is not competitive. 3. Too Redmond-centric. You cannot relocate to other parts for family reasons.
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