Software Engineer Interview Experience - Shanghai, China
February 28, 2026
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days.
I think it is good and moderate, and it requires English skill if you are in some countries. There were 5-6 rounds in total with LeetCode problems and other behavioral problems.
Questions
If an interface is becoming slower, how to find why?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
60%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive70%
Neutral30%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
One year of full-time employment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
June 2, 2025
Pros: The working pressure is a little bit big.
Cons: The development process is very standardized. The working atmosphere is positive.
5.0
Great Wlb, Good Salary
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
March 30, 2020
Pros: Good for fresh grads. Competitive salary in China. Good WLB.
Cons: Not much in the way of cons at all.
5.0
Good Intern Experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
March 25, 2019
Pros: Great working environment, nice colleagues.
Cons: Canteen food is a bit expensive.
- 4.0One year of full-time employmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaJune 2, 2025Pros: The working pressure is a little bit big.Cons: The development process is very standardized. The working atmosphere is positive.
- 5.0Great Wlb, Good SalarySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaMarch 30, 2020Pros: Good for fresh grads. Competitive salary in China. Good WLB.Cons: Not much in the way of cons at all.
- 5.0Good Intern ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaMarch 25, 2019Pros: Great working environment, nice colleagues.Cons: Canteen food is a bit expensive.
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