Process
One phone interview with the recruiter.
I did not hear back for three months after that. The recruiter would not respond to email follow-ups. Finally, I received an automated rejection.
I did not like the process.
Questions
The questions were based on the resume.
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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
Still a good place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 16, 2008
Pros: You will meet and work with some of the smartest people you can find in the industry. A lot of interesting projects you can get involved with. Treat your employees with respect and pay them well compared to other software companies. You can learn and grow a lot as a developer.
Cons: Too many layers to the very top.
5.0
Experience at Microsoft
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
September 23, 2020
Pros: - Flexible work times
- Safe and happy work environment
Cons: Monotonous work most of the time.
4.0
Work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
October 4, 2023
Pros: Very good work-life balance.
Cons: Less salary compared to other giants.
- 3.0Still a good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 16, 2008Pros: You will meet and work with some of the smartest people you can find in the industry. A lot of interesting projects you can get involved with. Treat your employees with respect and pay them well compared to other software companies. You can learn and grow a lot as a developer.Cons: Too many layers to the very top.
- 5.0Experience at MicrosoftSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaSeptember 23, 2020Pros: - Flexible work times - Safe and happy work environmentCons: Monotonous work most of the time.
- 4.0Work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 4, 2023Pros: Very good work-life balance.Cons: Less salary compared to other giants.
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