Generally good, but lacks long-term focus
Generally good, but lacks long-term focus
Very smart people. Fairly good comp. Company heading in the right direction. Good work/life balance.
Lack of focus and constant changes in vision make it hard to get things done.
Big company, so often a lot of duplication.
Still has issues with office politics.
Leave us alone to do the job you're paying us to do, or at the very least, get out of our way!
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Software Engineer II
Typical Microsoft interview process: * Resume screening * Hiring manager screen * Virtual onsite (5 rounds in total) * Result The hiring manager screen went over time by a lot. One of the interviewers did not show up, so I had to reschedule
Software Engineer II
The interview process begins with an online application, followed by a recruiter email. The first round consists of a 30-minute initial tech screen. This is followed by a potential on-site round later. The tech screening round was with a senior eng
Software Engineer II
Met with the hiring manager and discussed the role in-depth. We talked about myself (previous experience, Master's thesis, cool things I do for fun). The role also required a DoD Clearance, so we talked about that.
Software Engineer II
CanadaJuly 4, 2025Typical Microsoft interview process: * Resume screening * Hiring manager screen * Virtual onsite (5 rounds in total) * Result The hiring manager screen went over time by a lot. One of the interviewers did not show up, so I had to reschedule
Software Engineer II
United StatesMarch 22, 2024The interview process begins with an online application, followed by a recruiter email. The first round consists of a 30-minute initial tech screen. This is followed by a potential on-site round later. The tech screening round was with a senior eng
Software Engineer II
Seattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 21, 2025Met with the hiring manager and discussed the role in-depth. We talked about myself (previous experience, Master's thesis, cool things I do for fun). The role also required a DoD Clearance, so we talked about that.
