Process
There was a day of technical interviews back to back. It appeared to be more convenient than taking them apart. The overall process was swift and nice.
- LeetCode question.
- System design.
- Describe features that you did in the past.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2,095 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
24%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive65%
Neutral24%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Good Culture, Great Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Dallas, Texas, United States
February 14, 2023
Pros: Good culture and work-life balance.
Cons: Can’t think of anything at the moment.
4.0
Solid, but a disconnect between c-suite idealism and lower-level management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 12, 2021
Pros: Good pay, work-life balance, a reasonable amount of stock, and generally competent and helpful coworkers.
Cons: Entrenched rest and vest culture in my organization.
Lack of investment in shared tools, documentation, and playbooks on my team.
4.0
Great company with a low payment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
June 25, 2022
Pros: WLB.
Great payment based on working hours.
Job security is good.
Stock price is stable during market crashes.
Cons: Compensation is not competitive if you can work hard. Slow promotion.
- 4.0Good Culture, Great BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDallas, Texas, United StatesFebruary 14, 2023Pros: Good culture and work-life balance.Cons: Can’t think of anything at the moment.
- 4.0Solid, but a disconnect between c-suite idealism and lower-level managementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 12, 2021Pros: Good pay, work-life balance, a reasonable amount of stock, and generally competent and helpful coworkers.Cons: Entrenched rest and vest culture in my organization. Lack of investment in shared tools, documentation, and playbooks on my team.
- 4.0Great company with a low paymentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesJune 25, 2022Pros: WLB. Great payment based on working hours. Job security is good. Stock price is stable during market crashes.Cons: Compensation is not competitive if you can work hard. Slow promotion.
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