Process
Received OA, and got three LeetCode-style questions:
- Two medium, one difficult.
- Average difficulty.
- The first question was array-based, the second was stack-based, and the third was graph-based.
Did not receive an interview.
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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
2.0
Good Balance, Uninspiring Products
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 28, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance and benefits.
Cons: Lower comp than other tech companies.
Overbureaucratized.
Products are uninspiring.
5.0
Best after Google and Apple
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
August 11, 2017
Pros: The work environment is good. The technology is well-driven. Most of my friends are working in IDC Hyderabad. All are good coders.
Cons: All is well. There should be some events in the firm too. Perks should be more. There should be a program for developer coders where they can learn.
4.0
Good team and WLB
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 11, 2023
Pros: Team members are very friendly.
Cons: Low compared to market.
- 2.0Good Balance, Uninspiring ProductsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 28, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance and benefits.Cons: Lower comp than other tech companies. Overbureaucratized. Products are uninspiring.
- 5.0Best after Google and AppleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaAugust 11, 2017Pros: The work environment is good. The technology is well-driven. Most of my friends are working in IDC Hyderabad. All are good coders.Cons: All is well. There should be some events in the firm too. Perks should be more. There should be a program for developer coders where they can learn.
- 4.0Good team and WLBSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 11, 2023Pros: Team members are very friendly.Cons: Low compared to market.
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