Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
August 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
It was a straightforward interview, like other tech companies.
It started with a technical phone screen, and then I was called onsite.
CTCL, Glassdoor, and focusing on basic data structures, algorithms, and design would be sufficient.
Questions
Design questions can be pretty challenging, based on the seniority you're applying for.
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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 place to work, but depends on the team you land in
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 13, 2018
Pros: This review is for the Office 365/Outlook team.
* Great people and management
* Family friendly (great work-life balance)
* Great benefits
* Great facilities (medical facilities, sports fields, I hear they even have a treehouse now)
* Free drinks cooler
Cons: I've heard nightmares in certain teams, so your mileage may vary depending on the team.
No free food.
5.0
Good culture and work-life balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 16, 2021
Pros: Culture is good. Excellent work-life balance.
Cons: Salary is a bit below other big tech companies in the Bay Area.
4.0
Good work-life balance, okay pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 31, 2025
Pros: I like the work-life balance, although there is a threat of layoffs now.
Cons: It's no longer a rest and vest company.
- 5.0Great place to work, but depends on the team you land inSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 13, 2018Pros: This review is for the Office 365/Outlook team. * Great people and management * Family friendly (great work-life balance) * Great benefits * Great facilities (medical facilities, sports fields, I hear they even have a treehouse now) * Free drinks coolerCons: I've heard nightmares in certain teams, so your mileage may vary depending on the team. No free food.
- 5.0Good culture and work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 16, 2021Pros: Culture is good. Excellent work-life balance.Cons: Salary is a bit below other big tech companies in the Bay Area.
- 4.0Good work-life balance, okay paySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 31, 2025Pros: I like the work-life balance, although there is a threat of layoffs now.Cons: It's no longer a rest and vest company.
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