Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
The interviewers were all super nice, except for one who was somewhat rude.
The interviews were intense.
I studied tons of LeetCode problems, but unfortunately, all of my interview questions were ones I hadn't practiced. However, my knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms (DS&A) was what allowed me to find the solutions.
Seriously, study your DS&A.
Also, be social and make them laugh; it works.
Questions
JSON file parsing problem with follow-up
Dynamic Programming LC medium problem
Binary Tree search algorithm problem
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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
- 4.0Great Pay, Smart ColleaguesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 11, 2015Pros: Great benefits and compensation. Highly motivated and intellectual co-workers.Cons: You are a small fish in a big pond.
- 4.0Good Pay, Slow PaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 19, 2021Pros: Great work-life balance. Great pay. Solid networking.Cons: Slow. Can be bureaucratic at times.
- 1.0Decent Pay, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 22, 2025Pros: Decent pay, good community, and new grad support.Cons: Increasingly toxic culture, bad managers, slow growth
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