Process
It was great to get all the feedback and realize I qualified for the position. The whole process took about 20 days.
I am at work right now.
Questions
Past experience during a difficult time.
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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
Great work-life balance and an exciting role
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 10, 2024
Pros: Work on exciting projects with a large user base.
Great work-life balance.
Decent salary.
Amazing team.
Cons: Bureaucracy
Low turnout in the office (most work from home)
5.0
Great Culture, Layoff Worries
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 13, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance, culture, leadership, technology.
Cons: layoffs, other disadvantages that come with working at a larger company.
3.0
Chill Work, Promotion Stalled
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 6, 2021
Pros: Amazing work-life balance. Free drinks at work. Hybrid and WFH flexibility. Good company work culture. Clear expectations for promotions and good perks.
Cons: Because the work is too chill, it often gets difficult to feel motivated. As such, it becomes difficult to get promoted. I've been on the same team for two years and still haven't been promoted, while my manager says I'm always doing work that exceeds expectations.
- 4.0Great work-life balance and an exciting roleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 10, 2024Pros: Work on exciting projects with a large user base. Great work-life balance. Decent salary. Amazing team.Cons: Bureaucracy Low turnout in the office (most work from home)
- 5.0Great Culture, Layoff WorriesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 13, 2023Pros: Work-life balance, culture, leadership, technology.Cons: layoffs, other disadvantages that come with working at a larger company.
- 3.0Chill Work, Promotion StalledSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 6, 2021Pros: Amazing work-life balance. Free drinks at work. Hybrid and WFH flexibility. Good company work culture. Clear expectations for promotions and good perks.Cons: Because the work is too chill, it often gets difficult to feel motivated. As such, it becomes difficult to get promoted. I've been on the same team for two years and still haven't been promoted, while my manager says I'm always doing work that exceeds expectations.
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