Process
Met with an engineer for a 45-minute phone screen.
He asked me a linked list interview question that was a LeetCode-style question.
I answered the question correctly, but then he made it harder and more complicated by adding additional constraints and challenging me to answer different aspects of the problem.
Questions
We discussed a LeetCode-style linked list question.
Then, we analyzed my solution and explored ways to improve it.
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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.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0We will rock youSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDelhi, New York, United StatesMay 18, 2018Pros: Good culture and work-life balance.Cons: Depressing life, no bonus. Laugh.
- 4.0Good work-life balance, less competitive compensationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 18, 2020Pros: Good work-life balance, good culture.Cons: Less competitive compensation, some legacy systems.
- 4.0Mostly Good, Some BadSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 3, 2023Pros: I had a good time at Micro.Cons: There were some bad times at Micro.
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