Process
The process was standard, and most questions were taken from LeetCode.com. These questions were often of medium to hard difficulty.
Other times, there were problems created by the interviewer. These were usually easier and more fun to solve, as more time was allotted for adding complexity.
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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
The best place to intern
Software Engineer • Former Employee
May 15, 2025
Pros: Guidance, a positive work culture, lots of fun, and benefits that make the experience enjoyable.
Cons: Depending on the team, a project can be what you're interested in or not. Team matching is more random than based on interest.
2.0
Ai For Good, But Silenced
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 25, 2025
Pros: Will focus on AI and make it seem like you're contributing to a better world.
Cons: AI and Azure are actually being used to contribute to Israeli war crimes. Any attempt at speaking out and expressing concern leads to suspension or termination at best, and arrest at worst.
4.0
Software Engineering Salary
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
December 9, 2018
Pros: Best place to start your career.
Cons: No cons. 39 LPA is fake.
- 5.0The best place to internSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMay 15, 2025Pros: Guidance, a positive work culture, lots of fun, and benefits that make the experience enjoyable.Cons: Depending on the team, a project can be what you're interested in or not. Team matching is more random than based on interest.
- 2.0Ai For Good, But SilencedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 25, 2025Pros: Will focus on AI and make it seem like you're contributing to a better world.Cons: AI and Azure are actually being used to contribute to Israeli war crimes. Any attempt at speaking out and expressing concern leads to suspension or termination at best, and arrest at worst.
- 4.0Software Engineering SalarySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaDecember 9, 2018Pros: Best place to start your career.Cons: No cons. 39 LPA is fake.
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