Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
First round: HR call.
Second round: Technical phone screen. This round includes medium to hard LeetCode problems. Expect an introduction followed by two problems.
When you pass your phone screen, you will proceed to an onsite interview consisting of four rounds. Each round will feature one or two algorithm problems and a behavioral question (BQ).
Questions
Why did you choose MS?
How do you deal with on-call problems?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 135 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Campus, Slow PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 1, 2020Pros: Friendly working environment, beautiful campus.Cons: Takes longer to get promoted compared to startups.
- 5.0I love working for MicrosoftSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 2, 2020Pros: Value customer data and privacy. Lead ethical conversations with what should happen, rather than what could happen.Cons: Legacy sometimes holds the company back, and we are careful taking on new risk.
- 4.0Learn And Grow, Bureaucratic TeamsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 16, 2023Pros: A great place to learn and grow, with an awesome culture.Cons: Some teams can be bureaucratic and slow-paced.
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