Software EngineeringOpportunities Interview Experience - Israel
Process
I had a video chat with a Microsoft worker in America (I am not from America).
The interview went for about 30 minutes.
He asked me questions about myself and experiences I had working on projects.
In the end, he gave me a riddle to solve, and the interview was over.
Questions
How many lines of code did you write?
What is your favourite Microsoft product?
Have you ever solved a problem in a project you did that prevented other problems from happening?
You have a block weighing 40 kg and a two-way balancing pan. Your task is to cut that block into 4 pieces such that, only using those 4 pieces and a two-way balancing pan, you can measure any weight from 1 kg to 40 kg. How will you divide the 4 stones?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software EngineeringOpportunities role in Israel.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software EngineeringOpportunities roles in Israel is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software EngineeringOpportunities interview process in Israel.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Student Software EngineerStudent Software Engineer • Former EmployeeHerzliya, IsraelSeptember 14, 2024Pros: Good condition and team members.Cons: Hard work, high pressure work.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeHerzliya, IsraelMay 31, 2023Pros: Great place to learn and grow. They invest a lot into their employees and their wellbeing. Offices are superb, and conditions are fair.Cons: Very corporate-y, not in a good way. Both from the technical aspects and the whole "come..."
- 3.0A lot of politics and bureaucracy instead of getting things doneSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIsrael, IsraelOctober 24, 2025Pros: Benefits and overall experience of the office and opportunities to learnCons: Very hard to make things happen. Bureaucracy adds a lot of overhead to delivery. Cold atmosphere.
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