Software Engineer Interview Experience - Nashville, Tennessee
March 1, 2015
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview included the following:
- A short introduction of myself.
- A question about my favorite programming language.
- Questions on basic computer science knowledge.
- A discussion about a project on my resume.
- An IQ question.
- An opportunity to ask a question.
The entire interview lasted about 45 minutes. I received a decline a week later.
Questions
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What is Big-O notation?
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Explain recursion to a 5-year-old kid.
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My favorite programming language: How does it compare to Java/Python/C++ (pick one and compare)?
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IQ: I don't remember, but it was easy.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Nashville, Tennessee.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Nashville, Tennessee is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Nashville, Tennessee.
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