Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
It was an interesting experience. The interviewers are quite smart.
They will study your resume before coming into the room.
I had a total of 5 rounds, though I was told there would be 3. This is usually a good sign, but I received a rejection. The final interview felt meaningless.
My interviewer, the manager, was texting the entire time while interviewing me and while I was coding on the whiteboard. That really brought me down and made me nervous, which I hadn't been all day.
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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
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 4, 2019Pros: Management makes sure employees are taken care of.Cons: Managers have too much power. A bad manager can ruin your career as much as a good one can build it up.
- 5.0Great Location And SalarySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 12, 2020Pros: Good working location plus salary.Cons: Not very much cons to say.
- 4.0Generally a good place to work. The manager is importantSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 31, 2025Pros: Generally laid back, good benefits (health, Perks+).Cons: Your experience is super team-dependent. No free food like some other tech offices in the area. Super impersonal layoffs (my manager didn’t even reach out to me; I only spoke with HR).
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