Software Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
A recruiter contacted me through LinkedIn and asked if I was interested in applying for a Microsoft internship. I submitted the required application materials, and they scheduled me for a one-hour interview.
During the interview, the interviewer asked me some behavioral questions and discussed projects I have done. Then we moved on to technical problem-solving, which is pretty standard.
Questions
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How do you test a keyboard?
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Given nine items and one of them is heavier than the others, how do you find the heavier one using a scale twice?
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineering Intern interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Xamarin was an awesome, great place to be an intern!Software Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 25, 2014Pros: Great office, nice people, great compensation and benefits, cool product.Cons: Not incredible hourly pay. Probably not the most "fun" company, but they do have a lot of events and meals and whatnot.
- 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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