Process
On-campus interview.
There were some basic behavioral questions, followed by a resume review.
Then came the coding questions:
- Permutations
- Linked list question
Interviewer was not the friendliest or in the best mood.
Questions
Permutations and linked lists
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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 company which cares for you
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
January 25, 2022
Pros: Amazing company with great benefits.
Cons: We do not get free food. That would be a great perk to have.
5.0
Software Engineer 2
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 16, 2019
Pros: Work-life balance
Smart colleagues
Good processes
Complex engineering problems at scale
Growth opportunities
Cons: Slow speed of execution.
Remote collaboration that leads to night calls.
5.0
Fun Remote Learning, Very Demanding
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
October 5, 2023
Pros: Remote, fun, and a lot to learn.
Cons: Demanding and stressful – hard to work your way up the ladder.
- 5.0The company which cares for youSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 25, 2022Pros: Amazing company with great benefits.Cons: We do not get free food. That would be a great perk to have.
- 5.0Software Engineer 2Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 16, 2019Pros: Work-life balance Smart colleagues Good processes Complex engineering problems at scale Growth opportunitiesCons: Slow speed of execution. Remote collaboration that leads to night calls.
- 5.0Fun Remote Learning, Very DemandingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesOctober 5, 2023Pros: Remote, fun, and a lot to learn.Cons: Demanding and stressful – hard to work your way up the ladder.
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