Process
The process was 1 screening and 3 main loop rounds:
- 1st round with a hiring manager: Basic CS questions and 1 LeetCode easy/medium problem.
- 2nd and 3rd rounds with other hiring managers: Previous experience and 1 to 2 LeetCode easy/medium problems.
- 4th round with a general manager: Behavioral questions and 1 LeetCode easy problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2,095 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
24%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive65%
Neutral24%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process.
Microsoft Work Experiences
1.0
The next Amazon
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 15, 2024
Pros: People outside of your team are nice.
Cons: New LITE system = PIP without any need for documentation or proof.
Avoid
5.0
Best company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 5, 2023
Pros: Good culture and great engineering.
Cons: Maybe moving too slow compared to the industry.
5.0
Good Pay, Boring Old Products
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
December 29, 2021
Pros: Good salary, good culture, and good managers.
Cons: Maintaining old products can be boring.
- 1.0The next AmazonSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 15, 2024Pros: People outside of your team are nice.Cons: New LITE system = PIP without any need for documentation or proof. Avoid
- 5.0Best company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 5, 2023Pros: Good culture and great engineering.Cons: Maybe moving too slow compared to the industry.
- 5.0Good Pay, Boring Old ProductsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 29, 2021Pros: Good salary, good culture, and good managers.Cons: Maintaining old products can be boring.
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