Process
This is a phone interview.
The team is looking for people with an ML background.
First, they will go through your resume, especially the ML-related projects, and then you will complete a programming test.
Questions
Given an integer, return the maximum product of numbers which sum up to the given number.
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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
5.0
Friendly Team, Heavy Workload
Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 7, 2023
Pros: great, healthy environment and friendly.
Cons: Heavy load work and work hours.
4.0
Software Engineer II Salary at MSFT
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
September 8, 2025
Pros: - Good benefits
- Good healthcare plans
Cons: - Pay scale can be better.
- No work-life balance.
4.0
Growth, Good Environment, Some Overtime
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hong Kong, China
July 5, 2022
Pros: This job gave me experience and growth, as well as a good environment.
Cons: I didn't realize there were too many disadvantages, maybe more overtime?
- 5.0Friendly Team, Heavy WorkloadSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 7, 2023Pros: great, healthy environment and friendly.Cons: Heavy load work and work hours.
- 4.0Software Engineer II Salary at MSFTSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptSeptember 8, 2025Pros: - Good benefits - Good healthcare plansCons: - Pay scale can be better. - No work-life balance.
- 4.0Growth, Good Environment, Some OvertimeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHong Kong, ChinaJuly 5, 2022Pros: This job gave me experience and growth, as well as a good environment.Cons: I didn't realize there were too many disadvantages, maybe more overtime?
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