Process
A round of interviews with two managers and two teammates.
A hiring event featured all easy questions.
Some database questions involved SQL and NoSQL, based on the project.
The entire interview process was great, and all of the interviewers were friendly.
Questions
Hiring event with all easy questions.
Some database questions with SQL and NoSQL based on the project.
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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, Overwhelming Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
November 2, 2023
Pros: This is a very good company.
Cons: Sometimes the work can be overwhelming.
4.0
Good Culture, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 7, 2025
Pros: - Good perks
- Good work culture
Cons: - Less salary
- Slow promotions
5.0
Challenging Work, Slow Processes
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 17, 2022
Pros: Challenging work at amazing scale.
Environment of caring for employees.
Competitive salaries.
Good promotions.
Cons: Big organisation, so processes are sometimes slow.
Keeping salaries competitive in today's market is difficult.
- 4.0Good Company, Overwhelming WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 2, 2023Pros: This is a very good company.Cons: Sometimes the work can be overwhelming.
- 4.0Good Culture, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 7, 2025Pros: - Good perks - Good work cultureCons: - Less salary - Slow promotions
- 5.0Challenging Work, Slow ProcessesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 17, 2022Pros: Challenging work at amazing scale. Environment of caring for employees. Competitive salaries. Good promotions.Cons: Big organisation, so processes are sometimes slow. Keeping salaries competitive in today's market is difficult.
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