Process
The interview process was pleasant. They sent an online assessment test. Even though one of my codes 100% worked and the other worked 90%, I didn't hear back from them for two months.
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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
Great Wlb, Smart Colleagues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 29, 2020
Pros: Great work-life balance.
Good learning opportunity.
Great colleagues - knowledgeable and helpful.
Can change teams within the company easily.
Cons: Annual stock refreshers could be better.
3.0
Stable Work, Harder Promotions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
July 25, 2024
Pros: Solid work and stable pay.
Stocks are currently doing well.
Cons: Promotion has become more difficult due to the reduced promo budget.
4.0
Good Pay, Slow Pace
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 12, 2021
Pros: Benefits are great.
Pay is great.
Managers are typically pretty cool.
Cons: Moves like a snail at times.
Very corporate feeling; definitely feel like a cog in a machine.
- 4.0Great Wlb, Smart ColleaguesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 29, 2020Pros: Great work-life balance. Good learning opportunity. Great colleagues - knowledgeable and helpful. Can change teams within the company easily.Cons: Annual stock refreshers could be better.
- 3.0Stable Work, Harder PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaJuly 25, 2024Pros: Solid work and stable pay. Stocks are currently doing well.Cons: Promotion has become more difficult due to the reduced promo budget.
- 4.0Good Pay, Slow PaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 12, 2021Pros: Benefits are great. Pay is great. Managers are typically pretty cool.Cons: Moves like a snail at times. Very corporate feeling; definitely feel like a cog in a machine.
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