Process
The interview process involved a phone interview and a virtual onsite interview.
Focus was on data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Interviewers were friendly and focused more on the thought process behind the approach itself.
Questions
Implement an LRU Cache algorithm.
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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 vibes until they're not
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 13, 2023
Pros: Good W/L balance.
Great benefits.
Lots of potential to work on impactful products.
Good growth opportunities.
Company culture generally pretty inclusive/feel-good.
Cons: It's still a big company; they will throw you to the wolves without hesitation, regardless of tenure, skill, etc.
3.0
Big Tools, Too Many Calls
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 4, 2021
Pros: A big company with lots of tools and products.
Cons: Too complex and too much on calls.
5.0
Awesome Place, No Complaints
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
February 13, 2022
Pros: Great and awesome! Recommended to work here!
Cons: Nothing to complain about. The environment is great!
- 4.0Good vibes until they're notSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 13, 2023Pros: Good W/L balance. Great benefits. Lots of potential to work on impactful products. Good growth opportunities. Company culture generally pretty inclusive/feel-good.Cons: It's still a big company; they will throw you to the wolves without hesitation, regardless of tenure, skill, etc.
- 3.0Big Tools, Too Many CallsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 4, 2021Pros: A big company with lots of tools and products.Cons: Too complex and too much on calls.
- 5.0Awesome Place, No ComplaintsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaFebruary 13, 2022Pros: Great and awesome! Recommended to work here!Cons: Nothing to complain about. The environment is great!
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