Software Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
April 27, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first round interview lasted around 40 minutes. It consisted of behavioral questions coupled with a technical question. The technical question was also done solely on the whiteboard.
Questions
Create a function that identifies palindromes.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 42 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral31%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work, but depends on the team you land in
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 13, 2018
Pros: This review is for the Office 365/Outlook team.
* Great people and management
* Family friendly (great work-life balance)
* Great benefits
* Great facilities (medical facilities, sports fields, I hear they even have a treehouse now)
* Free drinks cooler
Cons: I've heard nightmares in certain teams, so your mileage may vary depending on the team.
No free food.
5.0
Great Values, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
November 26, 2024
Pros: - Good company values
- Good benefits
- Opportunities to learn
- Leader in the tech space
Cons: Career growth is slow, and the team culture was not the best.
5.0
Great Work Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
January 25, 2024
Pros: Great benefits, work environment, balance, motivation, and salary.
Cons: Not that many people come into the office.
- 5.0Great place to work, but depends on the team you land inSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 13, 2018Pros: This review is for the Office 365/Outlook team. * Great people and management * Family friendly (great work-life balance) * Great benefits * Great facilities (medical facilities, sports fields, I hear they even have a treehouse now) * Free drinks coolerCons: I've heard nightmares in certain teams, so your mileage may vary depending on the team. No free food.
- 5.0Great Values, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 26, 2024Pros: - Good company values - Good benefits - Opportunities to learn - Leader in the tech spaceCons: Career growth is slow, and the team culture was not the best.
- 5.0Great Work CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesJanuary 25, 2024Pros: Great benefits, work environment, balance, motivation, and salary.Cons: Not that many people come into the office.
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