Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
On-campus interview through school job board. This was 30 minutes long, and I was invited to set up a final round on-site that evening.
The on-site interview happened 1-2 weeks later in Redmond, Washington. There were four 45-minute interviews with 15-minute breaks in between. Since I specified wanting to become a PM, I got half design questions and half whiteboard algorithms.
Questions
Design a tic-tac-toe game.
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Interview Statistics
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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 Benefits, Management DisconnectedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 24, 2025Pros: Great 401k match and WFH balanceCons: Management disconnect with org heads
- 5.0Great work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 23, 2025Pros: Work-life balance, competitive salaries, cool projects, and great team culture.Cons: Back to return to office soon.
- 3.0Don't like itSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 19, 2021Pros: Nothing. Can't have anything about it.Cons: Many. Can't express it in words.
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