Process
There were 4 interviews in total:
- One was system design, with no coding.
- Another focused on JavaScript fundamentals.
- Two coding problems covered data structures and algorithms.
- One involved a recursive search algorithm.
- The other was an exercise in writing the debounce function.
Questions
How to write the debounce function in JavaScript
How to design a payment facilitation system
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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
Used to be good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 3, 2025
Pros: Some interesting work and a lot of talented people.
Cons: Culture is getting worse day by day.
4.0
Good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 11, 2021
Pros: Work-life balance
Culture
Career growth and impact
Cons: Total compensation compared to competitors is low.
Teams with livesite can be very hectic and have worse WLB than others.
5.0
Good Balance, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
November 4, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is decent. Flexibility in work culture.
Cons: Growth can be slow in some teams.
- 4.0Used to be goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 3, 2025Pros: Some interesting work and a lot of talented people.Cons: Culture is getting worse day by day.
- 4.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 11, 2021Pros: Work-life balance Culture Career growth and impactCons: Total compensation compared to competitors is low. Teams with livesite can be very hectic and have worse WLB than others.
- 5.0Good Balance, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaNovember 4, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is decent. Flexibility in work culture.Cons: Growth can be slow in some teams.
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