Process
First, a meeting with HR for a phone screening, followed by a straightforward technical interview.
After that, five online technical interviews were scheduled over two days, featuring system design and LeetCode-like problems.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 999 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral26%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Good so far
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
November 17, 2018
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Good compensation.
Cons: Internal politics. You must put extra efforts to get your work recognized.
4.0
Good Balance, Lacking Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 6, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Management could be better and more competitive.
2.0
Dynamics Marketing 365 - There is plenty of room for improvement
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Prague, Czech Republic
March 10, 2021
Pros: Good benefits and competitive salary.
Cons: A really toxic and stressful environment where the management does not care about people. If you don't have a way to enter Microsoft, this can be a good opportunity, but not a job where to stay more than 1-2 years.
- 4.0Good so farSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaNovember 17, 2018Pros: Good work-life balance. Good compensation.Cons: Internal politics. You must put extra efforts to get your work recognized.
- 4.0Good Balance, Lacking ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 6, 2023Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Management could be better and more competitive.
- 2.0Dynamics Marketing 365 - There is plenty of room for improvementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePrague, Czech RepublicMarch 10, 2021Pros: Good benefits and competitive salary.Cons: A really toxic and stressful environment where the management does not care about people. If you don't have a way to enter Microsoft, this can be a good opportunity, but not a job where to stay more than 1-2 years.
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