Process
I didn't get one.
I applied in two different years, and both times I was ghosted.
No email updates, no communication, nothing.
It was a tough application process! I had to reformat the resume every time I applied.
Questions
Why do you want to work in this role?
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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
Great team, culture, and work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
February 22, 2018
Pros: Very open team, full of highly intelligent people. You can get ideas bounced between yourself and management very easily. It's a great place to learn and grow.
Cons: Very few downsides overall. Personally, I would have preferred offices with a little more personality.
2.0
Good Work-life Balance, Poor Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 19, 2025
Pros: Great for WLB and a chill life.
Cons: Not good for career progression.
4.0
Not a generous company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
April 9, 2021
Pros: Good work-life balance if you have a family.
Cons: Pay less; your WLB depends on the team.
- 5.0Great team, culture, and workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 22, 2018Pros: Very open team, full of highly intelligent people. You can get ideas bounced between yourself and management very easily. It's a great place to learn and grow.Cons: Very few downsides overall. Personally, I would have preferred offices with a little more personality.
- 2.0Good Work-life Balance, Poor GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 19, 2025Pros: Great for WLB and a chill life.Cons: Not good for career progression.
- 4.0Not a generous companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesApril 9, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance if you have a family.Cons: Pay less; your WLB depends on the team.
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