Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
February 1, 2017
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The multilayer interview process included various aspects, such as a classical sit-down interview and some project-based interview tasks.
The interviewer was quite rude at times, but it was otherwise okay.
However, be prepared to arrive early.
Questions
Q: How would you describe your optimal work environment?
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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
4.0
Good Culture, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 8, 2021
Pros: Good culture, helpful people.
Latest tech stack.
Cons: Laid back, not much increase in salary, tough to move teams internally.
3.0
Good Pay, Bureaucracy Easing
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 16, 2014
Pros: Great salary structure.
Good bonus for performing candidates.
Cons: Bureaucratic, but it is changing fast.
4.0
Recently joined software engineer
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 16, 2024
Pros: People in my team are very helpful.
Cons: Not much to say. Joined recently.
- 4.0Good Culture, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 8, 2021Pros: Good culture, helpful people. Latest tech stack.Cons: Laid back, not much increase in salary, tough to move teams internally.
- 3.0Good Pay, Bureaucracy EasingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 16, 2014Pros: Great salary structure. Good bonus for performing candidates.Cons: Bureaucratic, but it is changing fast.
- 4.0Recently joined software engineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 16, 2024Pros: People in my team are very helpful.Cons: Not much to say. Joined recently.
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