Process
One OA with two problems led to the final round, which consisted of three interview loops. The final round was pretty straightforward. It included a simple coding question, more behaviorals, a standard LeetCode-style graph problem, and a system design question.
Questions
This is a standard BFS question involving a chessboard.
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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 compensation, though it can be disorganized
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 9, 2021
Pros: Compensation, benefits, work on products millions use.
Cons: Disorganization, managers fear higher-ups, and many employees are apathetic, doing the bare minimum.
4.0
Flexible Hours, Smart But Leaving
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 24, 2015
Pros: Flexible hours, smart people.
Office, yeah.
Cons: Smart people start to leave.
No free food.
4.0
Good Pay, Manager Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 9, 2025
Pros: Good pay and facilities. Nice office.
Cons: Too much authority to your manager
- 4.0Good compensation, though it can be disorganizedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 9, 2021Pros: Compensation, benefits, work on products millions use.Cons: Disorganization, managers fear higher-ups, and many employees are apathetic, doing the bare minimum.
- 4.0Flexible Hours, Smart But LeavingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 24, 2015Pros: Flexible hours, smart people. Office, yeah.Cons: Smart people start to leave. No free food.
- 4.0Good Pay, Manager IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 9, 2025Pros: Good pay and facilities. Nice office.Cons: Too much authority to your manager
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