Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
There is a phone interview first. It helps people on each side to know each other better. The candidate also gets a chance to ask about details regarding the work.
Then there is an onsite interview with 3-4 rounds. Candidates are asked about algorithms, coding, and design questions. The algorithms are not so hard but need some thinking to arrive at a good solution. Candidates are asked about their understanding of programming languages and databases.
If everything goes well, candidates will meet the hiring manager last. Then, wait for 1-2 weeks for the offer.
Questions
Challenging algorithm question.
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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
- 5.0Best Place, Lots Of WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 27, 2023Pros: The best place to work is Microsoft.Cons: Lots of work at Microsoft.
- 5.0Better than big defenseSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 5, 2023Pros: Health insurance, stocks, 401k matching.Cons: Restricting perks now that they aren't growing.
- 5.0Great Team, Steady PathSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 15, 2024Pros: - Great team, projects that allow you ownership. - Great perks.Cons: Pretty steady career path, but may not be as exciting as startups.
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