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Software Engineer Interview Experience

September 28, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

Thirty minute interview that included: behavioral questions, resume walkthrough, a technical question. Overall, the interview was quick. The technical question was intense, and I had to give a rundown of Java concepts.

Questions

Explain recursion to a five-year-old.

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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.

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