Process
Four rounds of interviews were scheduled, including a hiring manager round.
The first round focused on programming and logic. The next round covered data structures and algorithms.
I did not get through to the third round. They mentioned that I was overqualified, which seemed to indicate they weren't very keen.
Questions
A program that tests problem-solving and hands-on abilities.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft SSE- Development role in India.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their SSE- Development roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's SSE- Development interview process in India.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Good Perks, Insecure Future
SSE- Development • Former Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
July 19, 2025
Pros: Good perks
Good leave policy
Cons: No job security.
Rapidly changing hierarchy.
4.0
Good work-life balance
SSE- Development • Current Employee
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 15, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance, slow-paced workplace.
Cons: No learning, poor quality backend roles in Dublin, restructuring ongoing all the time.
4.0
Great Culture, But Low Pay
SSE- Development • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
January 9, 2025
Pros: Good company.
Good culture.
Good team.
Cons: Not enough pay as that of FAANG.
- 3.0Good Perks, Insecure FutureSSE- Development • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJuly 19, 2025Pros: Good perks Good leave policyCons: No job security. Rapidly changing hierarchy.
- 4.0Good work-life balanceSSE- Development • Current EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandMay 15, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, slow-paced workplace.Cons: No learning, poor quality backend roles in Dublin, restructuring ongoing all the time.
- 4.0Great Culture, But Low PaySSE- Development • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJanuary 9, 2025Pros: Good company. Good culture. Good team.Cons: Not enough pay as that of FAANG.
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