Process
Good, but very disorganized. Unprepared interviewer and arbitrary candidate selection, based on "sucking up". The company came to the university and brought recruiters. Besides showing a Disney-like, fantastical video about life at the US company.
Questions
Basic Algorithm 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 Culture, Minor Timing Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
September 22, 2025
Pros: All favorable, flexible work culture
Cons: Slightly can improve work timings and hikes.
4.0
Intensive; I learned a lot, but I wasn't well paid
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 20, 2021
Pros: The colleagues are very helpful. I learned a lot.
Cons: Not well paid, kind of pushy.
4.0
Good Balance, Slow Promotions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
July 26, 2024
Pros: - Good work-life balance
- Easier interviews
- Ability to switch teams is not too hard
- Option to go fully remote or hybrid
Cons: - Slow promotions
- Low salary compared to other companies
- Sometimes no bonuses
- 5.0Great Culture, Minor Timing IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaSeptember 22, 2025Pros: All favorable, flexible work cultureCons: Slightly can improve work timings and hikes.
- 4.0Intensive; I learned a lot, but I wasn't well paidSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 20, 2021Pros: The colleagues are very helpful. I learned a lot.Cons: Not well paid, kind of pushy.
- 4.0Good Balance, Slow PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 26, 2024Pros: - Good work-life balance - Easier interviews - Ability to switch teams is not too hard - Option to go fully remote or hybridCons: - Slow promotions - Low salary compared to other companies - Sometimes no bonuses
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