Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
April 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview was very simple for me because the job matched my background better. I took more time to prepare, and YouTube also helped. I reviewed the company's projects and culture.
Questions
What was your last project?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 207 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
47%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive77%
Neutral14%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great company overall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 4, 2024
Pros: Great pay, great co-workers.
Cons: Political correctness, no job security.
3.0
Not what it used to be
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 29, 2023
Pros: Brand name company, interesting work depending on where you are.
Cons: Morale has shifted since major layoffs and benefits were cut.
5.0
Great work-life balance, poor pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
July 12, 2021
Pros: Work-life balance
Support from manager
Okay pay
Cons: Lowest pay among competitors.
Great company to retire in.
- 5.0Great company overallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 4, 2024Pros: Great pay, great co-workers.Cons: Political correctness, no job security.
- 3.0Not what it used to beSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 29, 2023Pros: Brand name company, interesting work depending on where you are.Cons: Morale has shifted since major layoffs and benefits were cut.
- 5.0Great work-life balance, poor paySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 12, 2021Pros: Work-life balance Support from manager Okay payCons: Lowest pay among competitors. Great company to retire in.
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