Process
A campus recruiter reached out to me, and the entire process was completed in a month. I had an on-campus interview but unfortunately did not pass and therefore could not advance to the next round.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 45 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
36%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral29%
Negative4%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Intern at Garage
Software Engineering • Former Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
May 9, 2016
Pros: It was an awesome experience. You get full ownership of a project, which is amazing to have as an intern.
A lot of the projects received a lot of attention throughout Microsoft.
The management is really good; everyone is willing to help.
Cons: At the Garage, you won't be given full exposure as to what it's like to be a Software Engineer at Microsoft, because it's an experience of its own. With that said, you'll learn some valuable skills and gain amazing experience, and you can be given another internship or full-time interview.
The pay in the States is way better, but management is working on it.
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
Great Company, Zero Cons
Software Engineering • Former Employee
September 3, 2020
Pros: Great company with a good culture. Not too intense.
Cons: Literally no cons at all.
- 5.0Intern at GarageSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMay 9, 2016Pros: It was an awesome experience. You get full ownership of a project, which is amazing to have as an intern. A lot of the projects received a lot of attention throughout Microsoft. The management is really good; everyone is willing to help.Cons: At the Garage, you won't be given full exposure as to what it's like to be a Software Engineer at Microsoft, because it's an experience of its own. With that said, you'll learn some valuable skills and gain amazing experience, and you can be given another internship or full-time interview. The pay in the States is way better, but management is working on it.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Company, Zero ConsSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeSeptember 3, 2020Pros: Great company with a good culture. Not too intense.Cons: Literally no cons at all.
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