Process
1 coding round, 3 interviews.
Most of them were basic data structure questions, with some questions on OOPs concepts.
The last round was an HR question, like "Why Microsoft?" and on leadership skills.
For coding, we used a whiteboard.
Questions
bit manipulations, string manipulations
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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
5.0
Dream Company Achieved, Future Focus
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 6, 2019
Pros: Actually, from childhood, I wanted to work for Microsoft because this is my most liked software company.
Cons: Actually, it's a better way to achieve a right and better future.
5.0
Overall good experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 1, 2024
Pros: Flexible and comfortable.
Manager is supportive.
Team members are communicative and willing to help.
Cons: Finish late: 6 PM, 7 PM, sometimes 8 PM.
On-call with no extra pay.
No food in the office.
4.0
Good Balance, Retention Issue
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
March 29, 2022
Pros: Great work-life balance and great connection.
Cons: They aren't able to retain their employees because refresher stock options aren't good in India.
- 5.0Dream Company Achieved, Future FocusSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 6, 2019Pros: Actually, from childhood, I wanted to work for Microsoft because this is my most liked software company.Cons: Actually, it's a better way to achieve a right and better future.
- 5.0Overall good experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 1, 2024Pros: Flexible and comfortable. Manager is supportive. Team members are communicative and willing to help.Cons: Finish late: 6 PM, 7 PM, sometimes 8 PM. On-call with no extra pay. No food in the office.
- 4.0Good Balance, Retention IssueSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaMarch 29, 2022Pros: Great work-life balance and great connection.Cons: They aren't able to retain their employees because refresher stock options aren't good in India.
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