Software Engineering Interview Experience - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
April 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I sent my CV through a student referral, and they contacted me for an on-campus interview after a few months.
After that interview at their headquarters, whose purpose was also to find a team that best suits you...
Questions
Pen-and-paper algorithmic question, various standard behavioural questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software Engineering role in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineering interview process in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Fantastic, just fantastic. Challenging, interesting, and surrounded by motivated and brilliant people!
Software Engineering • Former Employee
Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia
January 6, 2017
Pros: You can't be in a better place in Europe if you are interested in Software Engineering. This place is full of energy and is bound to have great results!
Cons: Work time is flexible, which can be a blade with two edges. If you are bad at planning your time, this is a bad thing. If you are good at organizing yourself, this is a fantastic thing.
5.0
Excited to be an intern
Software Engineering • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
December 11, 2015
Pros: Great place to intern. They throw a company party for interns and hire about 70% of interns for full-time positions, which is promising.
Cons: Not sure yet, since I am due to start in summer 2016. I will write an updated review when I have more info.
5.0
Friendly, Takes Time To Adjust
Software Engineering • Current Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 25, 2023
Pros: Very friendly environment to be in.
Cons: It takes time to adjust.
- 5.0Fantastic, just fantastic. Challenging, interesting, and surrounded by motivated and brilliant people!Software Engineering • Former EmployeeBelgrade, Central Serbia, SerbiaJanuary 6, 2017Pros: You can't be in a better place in Europe if you are interested in Software Engineering. This place is full of energy and is bound to have great results!Cons: Work time is flexible, which can be a blade with two edges. If you are bad at planning your time, this is a bad thing. If you are good at organizing yourself, this is a fantastic thing.
- 5.0Excited to be an internSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 11, 2015Pros: Great place to intern. They throw a company party for interns and hire about 70% of interns for full-time positions, which is promising.Cons: Not sure yet, since I am due to start in summer 2016. I will write an updated review when I have more info.
- 5.0Friendly, Takes Time To AdjustSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesMay 25, 2023Pros: Very friendly environment to be in.Cons: It takes time to adjust.
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