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Software Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom

October 5, 2025
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Process

One HR interview, followed by several technical interviews.

The technical interviews covered:

  • Easy algorithms and data structures problems
  • One system design problem
  • High-level CV-related questions

Questions

An easy classical problem resembling the Towers of Hanoi.

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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.