Software Engineer Interview Experience - Paris, France
Process
I had a phone screen interview.
The next steps were most likely other interviews, probably onsite.
However, I was rejected before reaching those stages.
The interview itself was not technical. I just had to talk about past work experiences and coding skills.
Questions
Many questions about me, about my past experience.
No coding questions.
You have 9 balls that look identical, but 1 is heavier than the rest.
What is the minimum number of weighings on a scale to determine the heavy ball?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Paris, France.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Paris, France 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 Paris, France.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 1.0Good work-life balance, poor paySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWest Seattle, Washington, United StatesMay 6, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance, but poor overall pay compared to other big tech companies.Cons: Poor overall pay compared to other big tech.
- 5.0Great benefits, great peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 21, 2022Pros: Healthy culture, 50% 401k match up to IRS max of $20k, $0 premium health insurance, free gym membership.Cons: Large legacy corporation, so things move slowly.
- 5.0Good pay, but limited learningSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 17, 2025Pros: * Good pay * Free food * Good cultureCons: * Limited learning opportunities. * Lots of paperwork and slow-moving processes.
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