Sofware development engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
January 1, 2022
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The length of the interview process is a little bit too much. It involves about 4 technical interviews, each 40 minutes long, back-to-back with their team. There were also 2 interviews to assess soft skills with the management team.
Questions
A couple of HackerRank questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Sofware development engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Sofware development engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Sofware development engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Lots Of Work, But Ghosted
Sofware development engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 11, 2025
Pros: A lot of work, so you'll never be out of a job.
Cons: Strict background check, just for a DUI. I've been ghosted and can't work there anymore.
5.0
Awesome Company, Learning Is Hectic
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 8, 2025
Pros: Awesome company to work in. Good environment.
Cons: It was a little hectic, but worth it to learn.
3.0
Run-of-the-mill tech company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 15, 2025
Pros: Decent benefits and access to things you usually get in the Bay Area.
Cons: Just another number in their organization.
- 3.0Lots Of Work, But GhostedSofware development engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 11, 2025Pros: A lot of work, so you'll never be out of a job.Cons: Strict background check, just for a DUI. I've been ghosted and can't work there anymore.
- 5.0Awesome Company, Learning Is HecticSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2025Pros: Awesome company to work in. Good environment.Cons: It was a little hectic, but worth it to learn.
- 3.0Run-of-the-mill tech companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 15, 2025Pros: Decent benefits and access to things you usually get in the Bay Area.Cons: Just another number in their organization.
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