Software Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Atlanta, Georgia
October 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was told there would be two rounds of interviews if I advanced past the first round.
The first was with a recruiter.
The second and third interviews would be with head engineers.
Questions
If you had to explain recursion to a 6-year-old, how would you do so?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineering Intern role in Atlanta, Georgia.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in Atlanta, Georgia is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineering Intern interview process in Atlanta, Georgia.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Review for Microsoft
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
July 27, 2022
Pros: - Relaxed work.
- Great brand name.
- Smart people to network with.
- Good work-life balance.
Cons: No free food, lol, but drinks are free.
5.0
Exciting projects, relaxed environment
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 11, 2025
Pros: Good balance between intellectually stimulating projects and a relaxed work environment.
Cons: Intern-to-full-time converts seemed to have a hard time negotiating in 2025.
5.0
Great Bonus, Recent Reorgs
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 5, 2025
Pros: 5,000 Sign-on bonus for returning interns.
Cons: A lot of reorganizations recently.
- 4.0Review for MicrosoftSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesJuly 27, 2022Pros: - Relaxed work. - Great brand name. - Smart people to network with. - Good work-life balance.Cons: No free food, lol, but drinks are free.
- 5.0Exciting projects, relaxed environmentSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 11, 2025Pros: Good balance between intellectually stimulating projects and a relaxed work environment.Cons: Intern-to-full-time converts seemed to have a hard time negotiating in 2025.
- 5.0Great Bonus, Recent ReorgsSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 5, 2025Pros: 5,000 Sign-on bonus for returning interns.Cons: A lot of reorganizations recently.
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