Process
A 1-hour phone tech interview. First, we introduced our backgrounds. Then, there was one algorithm problem.
During the solving process, many questions were asked.
Questions
Find how many times a sorted array has been rotated.
Example: [4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3] Answer: 3
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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
Good work, like balance and growth options
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 19, 2022
Pros: 1. Best work-life balance
2. Lots of growth options.
3. Managers are very supportive
Cons: None as of now in the company.
4.0
Great Pay, Smart Colleagues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
July 11, 2015
Pros: Great benefits and compensation. Highly motivated and intellectual co-workers.
Cons: You are a small fish in a big pond.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 12, 2022
Pros: Super flexible.
Great work-life balance.
Great culture and helpful people.
Free drinks.
Cons: Nothing really bad, generally a good experience.
- 5.0Good work, like balance and growth optionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 19, 2022Pros: 1. Best work-life balance 2. Lots of growth options. 3. Managers are very supportiveCons: None as of now in the company.
- 4.0Great Pay, Smart ColleaguesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 11, 2015Pros: Great benefits and compensation. Highly motivated and intellectual co-workers.Cons: You are a small fish in a big pond.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 12, 2022Pros: Super flexible. Great work-life balance. Great culture and helpful people. Free drinks.Cons: Nothing really bad, generally a good experience.
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