Software Engineering Interview Experience - Hamilton, Canada
September 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Phone Interview (First Stage)
I received a call and was greeted by a Microsoft interviewer. The interviewer asked me several behavioral questions and one problem-solving problem.
At the end of the interview, I had the opportunity to ask questions about Microsoft and topics I was interested in.
One week later, I received an offer for a final stage interview on-site.
Questions
What would you do if someone on your team is underperforming or slacking off?
I don't remember the exact wording, but this is how I interpreted it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software Engineering role in Hamilton, Ontario.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in Hamilton, Ontario 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 Hamilton, Ontario.
Microsoft Work Experiences
1.0
All about tech people overcorrecting poor management/leadership
Software Engineering • Current Employee
Portugal, Portugal
October 23, 2023
Pros: Working with smart and passionate tech people makes you smarter and a more driven employee. There are still some great people in EMEA and the US. This will definitely give exposure to great challenges and products, such as AI and cloud.
Cons: - Toxic culture spreading as fast as ever.
- Bad, biased, outdated review system.
- Tech staff starting the week knowing they will overwork to overcorrect management mistakes.
- The leadership in EMEA are in it for their share payout at the end of the year, and the easiest way to do that is cut headcount so the end-of-year balance sheet looks better.
- This means you can lose your job when you overperform.
- The management is not market-experienced; the majority there never experienced other markets and companies, which makes it really poor for experienced tech engineers.
- Yes, the tech team really had to endure monthly "McDonald's"-style employee of the month meetings. Hahahahahaha.
4.0
Routine brainteasers at Microsoft Research interview
Software Engineering • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 5, 2014
Pros: A smart group of people, a good place for a software engineer.
Cons: Mostly use C# and closed source.
4.0
Good Work, High Pressure
Software Engineering • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
December 3, 2023
Pros: All are good really at the moment.
Cons: Work pressure.
Regional politics are bad.
- 1.0All about tech people overcorrecting poor management/leadershipSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeePortugal, PortugalOctober 23, 2023Pros: Working with smart and passionate tech people makes you smarter and a more driven employee. There are still some great people in EMEA and the US. This will definitely give exposure to great challenges and products, such as AI and cloud.Cons: - Toxic culture spreading as fast as ever. - Bad, biased, outdated review system. - Tech staff starting the week knowing they will overwork to overcorrect management mistakes. - The leadership in EMEA are in it for their share payout at the end of the year, and the easiest way to do that is cut headcount so the end-of-year balance sheet looks better. - This means you can lose your job when you overperform. - The management is not market-experienced; the majority there never experienced other markets and companies, which makes it really poor for experienced tech engineers. - Yes, the tech team really had to endure monthly "McDonald's"-style employee of the month meetings. Hahahahahaha.
- 4.0Routine brainteasers at Microsoft Research interviewSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 5, 2014Pros: A smart group of people, a good place for a software engineer.Cons: Mostly use C# and closed source.
- 4.0Good Work, High PressureSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaDecember 3, 2023Pros: All are good really at the moment.Cons: Work pressure. Regional politics are bad.
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