Process
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30-min phone call with hiring engineer on Codility. The question was related to string manipulation. Followed up with 1-2 behavioral questions, such as team preference.
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Three final interviews. Each round consisted of both technical and behavioral questions. I was asked about BSTs, to which I am not very good. I could feel that I had already failed the interview.
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Got rejected after one day.
Questions
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Convert AAABBCCDDD to A1B2C2D3
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Design a question that utilizes a map and a dictionary.
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Implement a BST that utilizes a stack.
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Implement a balanced BST.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
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- 5.0Great Values, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 26, 2024Pros: - Good company values - Good benefits - Opportunities to learn - Leader in the tech spaceCons: Career growth is slow, and the team culture was not the best.
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