Process
It was a good experience.
Some parts were a conversation about data structures, and then there were tech questions.
Prepare to talk about your experience, background, and why you want to join Microsoft.
Questions
Graph question about the semester schedule.
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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
Challenging Work, Slow Processes
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 17, 2022
Pros: Challenging work at amazing scale.
Environment of caring for employees.
Competitive salaries.
Good promotions.
Cons: Big organisation, so processes are sometimes slow.
Keeping salaries competitive in today's market is difficult.
5.0
I did not work here
Software Engineer • Former Employee
January 17, 2023
Pros: Everything's cool, good company, for real.
Cons: Nothing bad, just left this so I can register.
5.0
okay at best
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 6, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance and pay.
Cons: There is competition for meaningful work.
- 5.0Challenging Work, Slow ProcessesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 17, 2022Pros: Challenging work at amazing scale. Environment of caring for employees. Competitive salaries. Good promotions.Cons: Big organisation, so processes are sometimes slow. Keeping salaries competitive in today's market is difficult.
- 5.0I did not work hereSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 17, 2023Pros: Everything's cool, good company, for real.Cons: Nothing bad, just left this so I can register.
- 5.0okay at bestSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 6, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance and pay.Cons: There is competition for meaningful work.
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