Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
The interview was about an hour.
The first question was "Tell me about yourself." Then there were some other questions about skills and previous experience.
The coding challenge today was a Data Structure string question. The coding challenge today was a Data Structure string question.
Questions
Tell me about yourself
Previous projects
Skills
DS problem
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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
- 5.0Wfh Great, Hours LongSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 24, 2021Pros: Enjoyed work-from-home benefits.Cons: Often had long hours to work.
- 3.0Good company, might lay you offSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 10, 2025Pros: Good until they lay you off.Cons: They lay you off summarily.
- 3.0Good Work, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 25, 2021Pros: Good management and work. Good opportunities for career growth.Cons: Worse compensation compared to competitors.
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