Microsoft does not excite me anymore
Microsoft does not excite me anymore
The access to a huge amount of resources (smart people, software, training, etc.).
The benefits are good as well:
- Full coverage on health and dental benefits.
- Free juice, pop, and other beverages.
There is a lot of history at the company and a chance to make a huge impact with the hands-on jobs. This is something to be proud about.
The work-life balance is horrible. There is an unending amount of work to be completed, and not enough time to complete it all. This is very stressful.
I was recruited and told that I would be given a company mentor, and not just a mentor on my team. This, along with other promises, went unfulfilled.
More recognition of employees' strengths.
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The process started with a recruiter contacting me. They gave me assignments to complete, which I did. I was in Redmond for interviews with 3 teams, with 5 interviews in total. All rounds were technical. They gave me problem statements, asked me t
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The interview process spans approximately 6 hours, involving individuals of various experience levels. The primary focus is on assessing technical and testing skills, with less emphasis on cultural fit. This extended schedule can be demanding, so e
Software Engineer Intern
Very straightforward, two back-to-back thirty-minute technical interviews that had a combination of LeetCode easy and medium questions, along with some behavioral questions that were sprinkled in there.
Software Design Engineer In Test
Redmond, Washington, United StatesJune 1, 2022The process started with a recruiter contacting me. They gave me assignments to complete, which I did. I was in Redmond for interviews with 3 teams, with 5 interviews in total. All rounds were technical. They gave me problem statements, asked me t
Software Design Engineer In Test
Redmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 1, 2009The interview process spans approximately 6 hours, involving individuals of various experience levels. The primary focus is on assessing technical and testing skills, with less emphasis on cultural fit. This extended schedule can be demanding, so e
Software Engineer Intern
Redmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 21, 2025Very straightforward, two back-to-back thirty-minute technical interviews that had a combination of LeetCode easy and medium questions, along with some behavioral questions that were sprinkled in there.
