Process
Some questions and OA, followed by a technical interview over the phone.
Asked about algorithms and data structures, roughly 30 minutes per round.
Then there were some screening questions. I did not make it past that.
Questions
Describe a time you had an internal issue and how you resolved 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
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 to work at
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
December 15, 2023
Pros: The best place you can get to work with mindful peeps.
Cons: You won't get the opportunity to own any project.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 19, 2022
Pros: Team culture and benefits are great; it's supportive overall.
Cons: Nothing, just really enjoying it so much!
5.0
Very grateful to Microsoft as an employer
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
March 19, 2021
Pros: Mature company with lots of colleagues to look up to.
Cons: Pay/benefits not as good as other top software companies.
- 4.0Good company to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaDecember 15, 2023Pros: The best place you can get to work with mindful peeps.Cons: You won't get the opportunity to own any project.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 19, 2022Pros: Team culture and benefits are great; it's supportive overall.Cons: Nothing, just really enjoying it so much!
- 5.0Very grateful to Microsoft as an employerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 19, 2021Pros: Mature company with lots of colleagues to look up to.Cons: Pay/benefits not as good as other top software companies.
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