Process
The interview process went quite smoothly. There were 4 rounds in total. In each round, I was given a LeetCode medium-level question to resolve on a whiteboard. You just need to follow the normal coding strategy, e.g., asking clarifying questions, explaining the algorithm, and writing test cases. It should work. The problems are easy-medium.
Questions
They asked medium-level LeetCode 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
- 5.0Lazy But Good LifeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaOctober 20, 2023Pros: Good work-life balance. Salary satisfactory.Cons: It will make you way too lazy.
- 5.0Software Engineer @ MSSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 1, 2025Pros: Good pay at this job.Cons: Too many people work this job.
- 3.0Smart Team, Average PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 13, 2025Pros: - Smart coworkers - Interesting projects - Great benefitsCons: - Middle of line pay - Very dependent on team experience
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