Below-average pay, WLB extremely variable
Below-average pay, WLB extremely variable
Offices are nice, free drinks, and good healthcare.
Good managers aren’t managers for long. Not great for early-in-career development and coaching.
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I had a 45-minute phone call with a recruiter regarding an engineering position. They discussed the specific team I was applying to join, as well as Microsoft's workplace culture in general.
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I applied, took the online assessment, and did a hiring event loop. The loop had four technical rounds, including a low-level design and DSA. The hiring events are on Wednesdays.
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The process was smooth and professional. Expect multiple rounds with a mix of technical deep-dives and behavioral questions. They really care about problem-solving and team fit. Prep your system design and brush up on your data structures—LeetCode
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Redmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 11, 2025I had a 45-minute phone call with a recruiter regarding an engineering position. They discussed the specific team I was applying to join, as well as Microsoft's workplace culture in general.
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Redmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 24, 2026I applied, took the online assessment, and did a hiring event loop. The loop had four technical rounds, including a low-level design and DSA. The hiring events are on Wednesdays.
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Redmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 1, 2023The process was smooth and professional. Expect multiple rounds with a mix of technical deep-dives and behavioral questions. They really care about problem-solving and team fit. Prep your system design and brush up on your data structures—LeetCode
