Process
The process took around two months. I had a first-round phone call interview with HR, and then moved on to the onsite interview. For the onsite, I interviewed with four different engineers, and all of them were nice to talk with. For a new grad position, most questions were about data structures, with a lot asked about trees and linked lists. Overall, it was a good experience.
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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
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- 5.0Great Food, Difficult Ceo RoleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandOctober 2, 2025Pros: Very good food for lunch and a bus to the city.Cons: Large companies are difficult to be CEO of.
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