Process
I submitted my resume at a university technical fair and received an interview a couple of weeks later. The interview was at the career center and lasted about 45 minutes to an hour. It was a one-on-one interview, and in general, it was quite relaxed with a friendly interviewer.
The interviewer initially went through my resume and asked specific questions based on it. Afterwards, they asked more technical questions and then inquired if I had any questions.
Questions
There weren't really any difficult questions. However, there were some on various algorithms that were tricky.
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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
- 4.0Working at MicrosoftSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 30, 2021Pros: You will have decent enough work-life balance. Decent compensation, comparable to that of big software MNCs.Cons: Depending on the team, your growth might be pretty linear. Doing more work doesn't always guarantee more rewards.
- 4.0Good Company, Very BusySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 7, 2022Pros: Good company to work for.Cons: Always so busy at work.
- 4.0MS base salarySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 28, 2023Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: It's hard to get promoted if your team has a lot of senior/principal engineers.
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