SWE Intern Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
November 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process included a 30-minute phone screen and a final round (two technicals back-to-back). All rounds were fair, and questions were standard. I prepared for the phone screen using Glassdoor, and technicals were around a LeetCode easy-medium with added context.
Questions
Explain recursion to a child.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Microsoft SWE Intern role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
83%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in Redmond, Washington is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive83%
Neutral17%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's SWE Intern interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Nice but slow
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 29, 2023
Pros: Really good work-life balance and supportive culture.
Cons: Can be slow and feel bloated. Some people don't have much work to do.
5.0
Love the Experience
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
July 23, 2025
Pros: Good culture, supportive program, love the people.
Cons: Full week in the office for SWE (recommended, but not required by the team).
5.0
Great Vibe, Good Balance
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
October 26, 2020
Pros: - Friendly Staff
- Good work-life balance
- Great work environment
Cons: Do not really have any at the moment.
- 4.0Nice but slowSWE Intern • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 29, 2023Pros: Really good work-life balance and supportive culture.Cons: Can be slow and feel bloated. Some people don't have much work to do.
- 5.0Love the ExperienceSWE Intern • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 23, 2025Pros: Good culture, supportive program, love the people.Cons: Full week in the office for SWE (recommended, but not required by the team).
- 5.0Great Vibe, Good BalanceSWE Intern • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 26, 2020Pros: - Friendly Staff - Good work-life balance - Great work environmentCons: Do not really have any at the moment.
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