Process
The interviewer was friendly and the discussion included some resume review followed by a moderate difficulty LeetCode hashmap question. The whole interview process went on for about 45 minutes, and they helped with prompts when I struggled with the problem.
Questions
3Sum problem from LeetCode
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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 company, a little bureaucratic
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
March 21, 2021
Pros: Stability, benefits, diversity of products
Cons: Older tech, slow-moving, and not a lot of career growth, depending on the organization.
5.0
Great Balance, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
May 25, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance is best in the industry.
Cons: Compensation is not as per market standards.
1.0
Underpaid, Mundane, No Challenge
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
May 17, 2023
Pros: No pros if you seek a challenge.
Cons: Exploit employees in terms of salary. Highly underpaid. Mundane work. Layoffs. No increment.
- 4.0Good company, a little bureaucraticSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 21, 2021Pros: Stability, benefits, diversity of productsCons: Older tech, slow-moving, and not a lot of career growth, depending on the organization.
- 5.0Great Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNoida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaMay 25, 2023Pros: Work-life balance is best in the industry.Cons: Compensation is not as per market standards.
- 1.0Underpaid, Mundane, No ChallengeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaMay 17, 2023Pros: No pros if you seek a challenge.Cons: Exploit employees in terms of salary. Highly underpaid. Mundane work. Layoffs. No increment.
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