Software Engineering Interview Experience - Dublin, Ireland
Process
The interview process consisted of a Codility test followed by four interviews.
Every one or two interviews included one or two behavioral questions.
There were two coding interviews, featuring LeetCode easy/medium questions.
One interview focused on Object-Oriented Design.
Another interview covered System Design.
The recruiter promised a decision within a few days, as I had mentioned holding an offer from another company. During the interview briefing, they also stated that feedback would be provided, even if negative, to help with future applications.
The recruitment team ghosted me after the interviews. They should at least reply with a decision if they decide not to proceed.
This was not what I expected from a company like Microsoft.
Questions
LeetCode Easy/Medium
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineering role in Dublin, Ireland.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in Dublin, Ireland is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineering interview process in Dublin, Ireland.
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