Process
Standard interview process:
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Online Assessment:
- Three questions (easy questions)
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Virtual Onsite Interview:
- Four back-to-back rounds, including three coding interviews and one design interview.
Questions
Signed NDA, so cannot reveal.
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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
Software Engineer at Microsoft
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 3, 2021
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Quality work.
Good peers.
Diversity and Inclusion.
Cares for their employees and staff.
Cons: There are not any cons, except the fact that the pay scale is not that good.
4.0
A good place to work in
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Herzliya, Israel
July 1, 2025
Pros: Great people, new and interesting technologies, and good compensation.
Cons: Many reorgs and frequent changes.
5.0
A great place to learn and grow as a developer
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Israel, Israel
August 21, 2025
Pros: Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Flexible part-time schedule that fits well with studies.
Opportunity to work on real, impactful projects.
Management is approachable and open to feedback.
Great exposure to modern technologies and coding practices.
Cons: Limited opportunities for formal training sessions.
Communication between departments could be smoother.
- 4.0Software Engineer at MicrosoftSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 3, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance. Quality work. Good peers. Diversity and Inclusion. Cares for their employees and staff.Cons: There are not any cons, except the fact that the pay scale is not that good.
- 4.0A good place to work inSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHerzliya, IsraelJuly 1, 2025Pros: Great people, new and interesting technologies, and good compensation.Cons: Many reorgs and frequent changes.
- 5.0A great place to learn and grow as a developerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIsrael, IsraelAugust 21, 2025Pros: Supportive and collaborative team environment. Flexible part-time schedule that fits well with studies. Opportunity to work on real, impactful projects. Management is approachable and open to feedback. Great exposure to modern technologies and coding practices.Cons: Limited opportunities for formal training sessions. Communication between departments could be smoother.
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