Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
October 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
On-site interview
4 rounds
40-45 minutes each.
- Round 1: Went poorly because the question posed wasn't clear. The parameters of the question were changed mid-way through solving the problem.
- Round 2: Went well. More questions focused on problem-solving verbally; the technical part wasn't too difficult.
- Round 3: Lasted 20 minutes with an easy question.
- Round 4: Included a question about hex to decimal conversion. This felt unnecessary as a technical question.
Questions
Problem-solving questions as well as real coding questions.
- Hex to decimal
- Sort two linked lists
- Check if there's a cycle in a linked list
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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
4.0
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Pros: Great colleagues
Challenging work
Good benefits
Cons: Will update later - nothing at the moment
3.0
Incredible company, cool products, great culture
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Seattle, Washington, United States
July 20, 2021
Pros: • Inviting and accepting work culture
• Truly embody the “growth mindset” — it’s not about knowing everything, it’s about learning from mistakes and utilizing the strengths of everyone on your team.
• If you don’t like your team or product, they’ll find a place for you.
Cons: • Depending on the team/product, it can be a little slow compared to other software companies.
4.0
Relaxed Pace, Decent Pay
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Pros: WLB, relaxed job, decent pay for the work you do, great insurance.
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- 3.0Incredible company, cool products, great cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 20, 2021Pros: • Inviting and accepting work culture • Truly embody the “growth mindset” — it’s not about knowing everything, it’s about learning from mistakes and utilizing the strengths of everyone on your team. • If you don’t like your team or product, they’ll find a place for you.Cons: • Depending on the team/product, it can be a little slow compared to other software companies.
- 4.0Relaxed Pace, Decent PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 23, 2022Pros: WLB, relaxed job, decent pay for the work you do, great insurance.Cons: Pay is less. Very slow-moving company and projects.
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