Process
The interview process included an initial interview on a college campus, covering both coding and behavioral questions.
This was followed by a three-stage coding interview conducted on location.
Overall, the experience was satisfactory, though the back-to-back interviews were stressful.
Be prepared for questions about your resume.
Questions
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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
- 4.0Great Team, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomFebruary 3, 2024Pros: Lovely care package and great teamwork.Cons: Long hours and hard work.
- 4.0Good Pay, Limited RemoteSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 21, 2022Pros: Great pay and benefits. Decent work-life balance.Cons: Being fully remote isn’t an option for lower-ranked engineers.
- 4.0Great Team, Busy ReleasesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 22, 2023Pros: Team culture is good and encouraging.Cons: Sometimes a lot of work during feature releases.
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