Process
Basic interview process:
A mixture of technical and behavioral questions.
Need to have a strong foundation in algorithms and data structures.
Keep practicing LeetCode or HackerRank, whichever is your preference, prior to the interview.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 33 interview experiences for the Microsoft SWE role in United States.
Success Rate
45%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their SWE roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral18%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's SWE interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great Pay, Some Overtime
SWE • Former Employee
Sea Girt, New Jersey, United States
October 12, 2017
Pros: High salary, good company, good coworkers.
Cons: Tired sometimes, we have to work overtime.
5.0
High school intern review
SWE • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 6, 2017
Pros: - Fun intern events
- Good pay
- Positive culture (encouraged to help others and ask for help)
- Great networking opportunities
- Transportation provided
- Easy to schedule interviews for the Explore internship
- The work is challenging and engaging
Cons: - Campus is difficult to navigate.
- HS internship doesn't include all perks of an Explore intern.
5.0
Great benefits and culture
SWE • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 10, 2019
Pros: Relaxed culture, like most large tech firms. Good benefits, constructive culture.
Cons: Caliber of individuals is high, but not necessarily as high as Google.
- 5.0Great Pay, Some OvertimeSWE • Former EmployeeSea Girt, New Jersey, United StatesOctober 12, 2017Pros: High salary, good company, good coworkers.Cons: Tired sometimes, we have to work overtime.
- 5.0High school intern reviewSWE • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 6, 2017Pros: - Fun intern events - Good pay - Positive culture (encouraged to help others and ask for help) - Great networking opportunities - Transportation provided - Easy to schedule interviews for the Explore internship - The work is challenging and engagingCons: - Campus is difficult to navigate. - HS internship doesn't include all perks of an Explore intern.
- 5.0Great benefits and cultureSWE • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 10, 2019Pros: Relaxed culture, like most large tech firms. Good benefits, constructive culture.Cons: Caliber of individuals is high, but not necessarily as high as Google.
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