Software Engineering Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
June 1, 2020
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied in early summer. I did not receive any information for four months.
However, in December of 2020, I received a rejection from Microsoft. They also asked if I was eligible to work in the United States, if I was a person with a disability, and if I was a veteran.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineering role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in Seattle, Washington is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral22%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineering interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
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.
5.0
Amazing People, Tough Commute
Software Engineering • Current Employee
February 15, 2025
Pros: It was amazing, very friendly people and a great environment.
Cons: hard to commute to and expectations are very high
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.
- 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.
- 5.0Amazing People, Tough CommuteSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeFebruary 15, 2025Pros: It was amazing, very friendly people and a great environment.Cons: hard to commute to and expectations are very high
- 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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