Process
There were four interviews, and the process took all day. There was not really much room left for taking a break; I remember hopping from one Zoom call to another.
Questions
Question concerning reading a bike route
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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
Microsoft: a great company to work for
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
October 31, 2008
Pros: Career-advancing opportunities, working on the most interesting stuff out there, and they treat people very well. I don't know if there's another software company in the US which treats its employees like this. I'm not talking only about benefits, but about respect.
Cons: Sometimes, there are situations in which you have to work late. Also, it depends on the team you work in.
Another downside would be that your promotions depend solely on your manager's decision. So if your manager doesn't like you, you're pretty much stuck in your job.
5.0
Great Hours, Little Stress
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
June 17, 2024
Pros: Great hours and a beautiful work experience.
Cons: A little bit of stress and overwork.
4.0
Good Wlb, Narrow Focus
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 25, 2021
Pros: Work-life balance is good, peers are friendly, and the culture is good!
Cons: Too focused in one narrow, specific area.
- 5.0Microsoft: a great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 31, 2008Pros: Career-advancing opportunities, working on the most interesting stuff out there, and they treat people very well. I don't know if there's another software company in the US which treats its employees like this. I'm not talking only about benefits, but about respect.Cons: Sometimes, there are situations in which you have to work late. Also, it depends on the team you work in. Another downside would be that your promotions depend solely on your manager's decision. So if your manager doesn't like you, you're pretty much stuck in your job.
- 5.0Great Hours, Little StressSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJune 17, 2024Pros: Great hours and a beautiful work experience.Cons: A little bit of stress and overwork.
- 4.0Good Wlb, Narrow FocusSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 25, 2021Pros: Work-life balance is good, peers are friendly, and the culture is good!Cons: Too focused in one narrow, specific area.
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