Software Engineering Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
November 1, 2014
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Microsoft came to our career fair. On campus, they asked about projects, and I received an interview call about two weeks later.
The interview happened at the college career center and was based on standard algorithms and data structures questions.
Questions
Reverse a string.
Further optimize it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software Engineering role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineering interview process in Los Angeles, California.
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