Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Houston, Texas
September 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
A recruiter reached out. I applied and received a 30-minute phone interview with behavioral questions three days later. A week after that, I had a two-round onsite technical interview.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software Engineer (Internship) role in Houston, Texas.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in Houston, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in Houston, Texas.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Fine Until Layoffs
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Houston, Texas, United States
October 28, 2025
Pros: WFH is good if you were in before the recent move away from it. Pay is decent but has not been up to par with other competitors, especially with years where there are no or very little merit increases.
Cons: Company culture is in the garbage can. I've seen it progressively get worse with each year. Not every program is as exposed to it as others, but it makes for poor work-life balance and unfair responsibility sharing. It's not a good place for career growth, in my opinion, as it heavily depends on what kind of a manager you end up with, regardless of how much work, the quality of the work, or how important you are to a program. It doesn't matter if the management chain doesn't stick up for you.
3.0
Resume Builder, Impactful Work
Data & AI Specialist • Former Employee
Houston, Texas, United States
August 25, 2025
Pros: Great to add to the resume. Opportunities to create global impact.
Cons: Corporate Culture: Lack of work/life balance.
5.0
Great Pay, Slow Promotions
Cloud Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Houston, Texas, United States
November 27, 2024
Pros: Benefits and pay are above standard compared to most companies.
Cons: Ambiguity in work can lead to delayed promotions.
- 3.0Fine Until LayoffsSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeHouston, Texas, United StatesOctober 28, 2025Pros: WFH is good if you were in before the recent move away from it. Pay is decent but has not been up to par with other competitors, especially with years where there are no or very little merit increases.Cons: Company culture is in the garbage can. I've seen it progressively get worse with each year. Not every program is as exposed to it as others, but it makes for poor work-life balance and unfair responsibility sharing. It's not a good place for career growth, in my opinion, as it heavily depends on what kind of a manager you end up with, regardless of how much work, the quality of the work, or how important you are to a program. It doesn't matter if the management chain doesn't stick up for you.
- 3.0Resume Builder, Impactful WorkData & AI Specialist • Former EmployeeHouston, Texas, United StatesAugust 25, 2025Pros: Great to add to the resume. Opportunities to create global impact.Cons: Corporate Culture: Lack of work/life balance.
- 5.0Great Pay, Slow PromotionsCloud Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeHouston, Texas, United StatesNovember 27, 2024Pros: Benefits and pay are above standard compared to most companies.Cons: Ambiguity in work can lead to delayed promotions.
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