Process
The process was simple and easy. It went through basic questions about coding, and it also covered questions about writing code and building algorithms. I enjoyed talking to the interviewee throughout the whole process.
Questions
Tell me about yourself and why you are a good fit.
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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
Work-life balance is good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
July 13, 2018
Pros: Good work-life balance. While some share the space, some have personal office spaces (however, the trend is open space).
Cons: I'm not sure the payments are competitive enough. Also, the knowledge culture, compared to some other recently emerged companies, is less.
4.0
Not satisfied with the compensation
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
December 8, 2021
Pros: Good culture.
Good perks.
Best office and facilities inside the office.
Salary increment is good, but depends on the team.
Cons: Work is not challenging.
Too many new hires in the team; very few folks to learn from.
Overloaded with work.
Manager doesn't respect the culture that Microsoft promotes (specific to me).
4.0
Creative Community, No Cons
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 12, 2020
Pros: Great community.
The best place to be creative.
Cons: I don't really think that there are cons.
- 5.0Work-life balance is goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 13, 2018Pros: Good work-life balance. While some share the space, some have personal office spaces (however, the trend is open space).Cons: I'm not sure the payments are competitive enough. Also, the knowledge culture, compared to some other recently emerged companies, is less.
- 4.0Not satisfied with the compensationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaDecember 8, 2021Pros: Good culture. Good perks. Best office and facilities inside the office. Salary increment is good, but depends on the team.Cons: Work is not challenging. Too many new hires in the team; very few folks to learn from. Overloaded with work. Manager doesn't respect the culture that Microsoft promotes (specific to me).
- 4.0Creative Community, No ConsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 12, 2020Pros: Great community. The best place to be creative.Cons: I don't really think that there are cons.
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