Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
October 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process involved one phone screen followed by four back-to-back onsite rounds. As this was a new grad role, there was no system design; all interviews were coding and behavioral. I received an offer quite quickly.
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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 People, Bureaucratic Pace
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 13, 2020
Pros: Good people and environment overall. On a person-to-person basis, there's a heavy focus on diversity and inclusion of ideas.
Cons: A lot of bureaucracy, as others have mentioned. Larger organizations can feel rather antagonistic towards one another.
5.0
Future Projects, Great Colleagues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
October 17, 2024
Pros: Futuristic projects and great colleagues.
Cons: I can't think of any cons as of now.
3.0
Still a good place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 16, 2008
Pros: You will meet and work with some of the smartest people you can find in the industry. A lot of interesting projects you can get involved with. Treat your employees with respect and pay them well compared to other software companies. You can learn and grow a lot as a developer.
Cons: Too many layers to the very top.
- 4.0Good People, Bureaucratic PaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 13, 2020Pros: Good people and environment overall. On a person-to-person basis, there's a heavy focus on diversity and inclusion of ideas.Cons: A lot of bureaucracy, as others have mentioned. Larger organizations can feel rather antagonistic towards one another.
- 5.0Future Projects, Great ColleaguesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 17, 2024Pros: Futuristic projects and great colleagues.Cons: I can't think of any cons as of now.
- 3.0Still a good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 16, 2008Pros: You will meet and work with some of the smartest people you can find in the industry. A lot of interesting projects you can get involved with. Treat your employees with respect and pay them well compared to other software companies. You can learn and grow a lot as a developer.Cons: Too many layers to the very top.
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