Process
The virtual interview began with a coding question.
This was followed by a very short, five-minute behavioral interview section.
The interview was only thirty minutes long.
Questions
Talk about a time you worked on a team project.
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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
3.0
Good Pay, Lost Motivation
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 18, 2008
Pros: Looks great on a resume, so you can get a senior manager position at startups.
Get much more money.
A lot of smart people, and a lot of rain in Seattle. Of course, you must be the person who loves raining :)
Cons: Boring, since it's a big company with a long history. I guess people will lose motivation to develop themselves when working there.
After only 1 year working with them, I already lost my motivation to work.
And the traffic in Seattle is horrible. There's no public transport; you must use your car, or you can walk. Ah, one more choice: you live next to the building.
5.0
Great Balance, High Expectations
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 13, 2020
Pros: Value work-life balance without being too slow or mismanaged.
Time off.
Benefits, like health and fitness resources reimbursement.
Cons: If you are used to a company that is slow and doesn't have a lot to do, or doesn't manage and plan work well, the pace and expectations will seem high.
4.0
Good Resources, Ecosystem Needs Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 16, 2021
Pros: Good infrastructure, large company, resources, diverse, accessibility-oriented, and helpful employees.
Cons: The ecosystem is not perfect and needs work. It doesn't compare to FAANG or others.
- 3.0Good Pay, Lost MotivationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 18, 2008Pros: Looks great on a resume, so you can get a senior manager position at startups. Get much more money. A lot of smart people, and a lot of rain in Seattle. Of course, you must be the person who loves raining :)Cons: Boring, since it's a big company with a long history. I guess people will lose motivation to develop themselves when working there. After only 1 year working with them, I already lost my motivation to work. And the traffic in Seattle is horrible. There's no public transport; you must use your car, or you can walk. Ah, one more choice: you live next to the building.
- 5.0Great Balance, High ExpectationsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 13, 2020Pros: Value work-life balance without being too slow or mismanaged. Time off. Benefits, like health and fitness resources reimbursement.Cons: If you are used to a company that is slow and doesn't have a lot to do, or doesn't manage and plan work well, the pace and expectations will seem high.
- 4.0Good Resources, Ecosystem Needs WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 16, 2021Pros: Good infrastructure, large company, resources, diverse, accessibility-oriented, and helpful employees.Cons: The ecosystem is not perfect and needs work. It doesn't compare to FAANG or others.
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