Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
I interviewed with Microsoft as a Ph.D. graduate. Initial on-campus screening. After that, I was invited to an on-site interview. On-site Interview: It was a nice experience. I interviewed with managers and a director. I got three technical questions, one Ph.D. research discussion (after lunch with the lunch interviewer), and one resume/background/personality interview. It was unique to meet people with 10 to over 30 years of experience. Interviewing with experienced/expert engineers is a plus, I guess. They know what to ask and what to look for in answers. The questions were easy but vague sometimes. Asking questions and verifying your understanding seemed to me a big plus. Overall, it was one of the best interview experiences I had.
Questions
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 5, 2024Pros: Lots of avenues to grow in, supportive company.Cons: Easy to get lost in a large organization.
- 4.0An excellent megacorp to work forSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 7, 2020Pros: Great salary, high impact work, respect for work-life balance.Cons: Often, a lot of process gets in the way of getting things done.
- 2.0Sweaty band of narcissists who don't know the difference between politics and engineeringSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 10, 2021Pros: Most of the engineers are really good at what they do and fun to work with.Cons: Management doesn't bother communicating directly with employees to ensure requirements are conveyed, understood, and fulfilled. Virtually no practical leadership.
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