Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
A recruiter reached out through LinkedIn. The entire process took about three weeks. They mentioned they were trying to expand their New York tech team.
The first phone interview was quick and mostly behavioral. After that, they said they would get back to me to conduct a second phone interview to test skills.
Questions
5-year plan?
Why do you think you'd be a good fit?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 51 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Good people caught up in the bureaucracySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 24, 2025Pros: Great people, fun problems (most of the time), and interesting work.Cons: Low pay compared to industry, pressure from wanting to deliver like a startup, but being hindered by company-wide processes that slow you down.
- 4.0Mostly Good, Some BadSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 3, 2023Pros: I had a good time at Micro.Cons: There were some bad times at Micro.
- 5.0Great Place, Good BenefitsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 28, 2025Pros: Great place, with good benefits.Cons: None that I can think of.
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