Process
The interview process was for a specific team, not a general process for multiple teams.
The recruiter reached out, followed by a basic interview about myself and my goals. Then, there was a phone interview with the team, and finally, two onsite interviews. After that, I received an offer.
Questions
The interview started off as regular 1:1s to allow me to introduce myself and learn about the team. It then transitioned into a technical interview.
The technical portion involved a data structure question, which I had to figure out. The solution involved implementing BFS. There were also some traversal questions with time complexity analysis.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Good company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 5, 2024Pros: Great company and excellent people.Cons: It can be very full on sometimes.
- 3.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 12, 2017Pros: One of the best brand namesCons: Nothing really. Continue what you are doing.
- 2.0Nice, depends on the teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIsrael, Texas, United StatesOctober 18, 2025Pros: Nice office, still hybrid. Also nice benefits.Cons: It varies between teams. Each team has its own vibe and work style, depending on the manager.
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