Software Engineer Interview Experience - New Delhi, India
January 26, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
My interview was more oriented towards ML, and I stated that my area of interest was ML.
They asked me about my project.
They asked me a probability question.
They asked me a coding question.
There was a discussion on my projects.
Questions
Discussion on my projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 28 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in New Delhi, India.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New Delhi, India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive82%
Neutral14%
Negative4%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in New Delhi, India.
Microsoft Work Experiences
2.0
Decent Pay, Declining Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 29, 2025
Pros: Good benefits and decent compensation.
Cons: Work-life balance and company culture have been rapidly declining. There have been many mass layoffs, stressful deadlines, and a focus on quantity over quality.
1.0
Extorting people, paying peanuts, dumb managers
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 7, 2022
Pros: - Work-Life Balance: Some people can work 1 hour per day and still be promoted.
Cons: - Very low qualifications of engineers and managers.
- Very low paying (new employees with 2 YOE earn more than old employees with 5+ YOE).
- Disgusting culture.
- Promoting those who talk a lot, and not noticing who actually deliver a lot.
5.0
Helps Everyone Succeed!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 26, 2021
Pros: The motto "help everyone succeed" is literally written in your handbook.
Cons: There's nothing bad about it.
- 2.0Decent Pay, Declining CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 29, 2025Pros: Good benefits and decent compensation.Cons: Work-life balance and company culture have been rapidly declining. There have been many mass layoffs, stressful deadlines, and a focus on quantity over quality.
- 1.0Extorting people, paying peanuts, dumb managersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 7, 2022Pros: - Work-Life Balance: Some people can work 1 hour per day and still be promoted.Cons: - Very low qualifications of engineers and managers. - Very low paying (new employees with 2 YOE earn more than old employees with 5+ YOE). - Disgusting culture. - Promoting those who talk a lot, and not noticing who actually deliver a lot.
- 5.0Helps Everyone Succeed!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 26, 2021Pros: The motto "help everyone succeed" is literally written in your handbook.Cons: There's nothing bad about it.
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