Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
November 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I met with the recruiter, who said I had to schedule my interview with the hiring manager. I scheduled it. The next day, I received a rejection email, and the recruiter ghosted me.
Save yourself some time and apply to Apple or Google, where this type of behavior won’t happen.
Questions
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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
15%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral27%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Understanding Manager, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
February 16, 2021
Pros: The manager was understanding and had flexible hours.
Cons: Slow career progression. I didn't like the environment too much.
4.0
Work Is Fine, Nothing Bad
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 1, 2020
Pros: Everything is okay, not bad.
Cons: none, it is fine to work.
4.0
Great learning opportunity for growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 21, 2025
Pros: Supportive team,
flexible hours,
good mentorship,
modern tools,
strong learning culture.
Cons: Limited career progression, short contract duration, high workload at times, fewer benefits offered, inconsistent communication.
- 5.0Understanding Manager, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 16, 2021Pros: The manager was understanding and had flexible hours.Cons: Slow career progression. I didn't like the environment too much.
- 4.0Work Is Fine, Nothing BadSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 1, 2020Pros: Everything is okay, not bad.Cons: none, it is fine to work.
- 4.0Great learning opportunity for growthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 21, 2025Pros: Supportive team, flexible hours, good mentorship, modern tools, strong learning culture.Cons: Limited career progression, short contract duration, high workload at times, fewer benefits offered, inconsistent communication.
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