Process
- HR screening with a recruiter.
- Automated code challenge via Codility/HackerRank.
- Call with hiring manager to talk more about the project and past experiences.
- On-site interviews (4 interviews back-to-back). All were code-related, focusing on algorithms, data structures, etc.
- Offer.
Questions
Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a co-worker.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Mexico.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Mexico is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive73%
Neutral20%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Mexico.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Great company with some negatives
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
April 4, 2019
Pros: Lots of good engineers with lots of interesting projects to work on. Finding a good fit in a team is mandatory.
Cons: Politics and the need for agreements over agreements sometimes stay in the way of progress.
Too many meetings. No free food.
Avoid bad managers that like to micromanage and teams with unhealthy competition.
4.0
Good Balance, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 2, 2024
Pros: Great work-life balance compared to industry.
Cons: Low compensation compared to industry.
5.0
Best place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pune, Maharashtra, India
April 30, 2024
Pros: Good learning.
Management listens to you.
Cons: Nothing that I have found out.
- 4.0Great company with some negativesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 4, 2019Pros: Lots of good engineers with lots of interesting projects to work on. Finding a good fit in a team is mandatory.Cons: Politics and the need for agreements over agreements sometimes stay in the way of progress. Too many meetings. No free food. Avoid bad managers that like to micromanage and teams with unhealthy competition.
- 4.0Good Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 2, 2024Pros: Great work-life balance compared to industry.Cons: Low compensation compared to industry.
- 5.0Best place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaApril 30, 2024Pros: Good learning. Management listens to you.Cons: Nothing that I have found out.
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