No work-life balance anymore
No work-life balance anymore
Unlimited PTO, talented coworkers, flexibility.
Overworking has become the new normal, with terrible on-calls and compensation lower than at other big tech companies.
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Software Engineer
Online Application I received an InMail from a recruiter at Microsoft through LinkedIn, which had the job description and a link to apply. I directly applied through that link. Initial Screening I received mail from the recruiter and was asked abo
Software Engineer
It was difficult, but not impossible. As you might expect, it was less hands-on and more algorithm-heavy. If you prepare, you will do okay, provided you have memorized enough LeetCode problems. I would recommend prepping for a few weeks.
Software Engineer
They were pretty slow in getting back to me, but the interview lasted for one hour. I had four rounds and I did not get it. I had a behavioral round, an exam to do, and back-to-back interviews.
Software Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesOctober 1, 2025Online Application I received an InMail from a recruiter at Microsoft through LinkedIn, which had the job description and a link to apply. I directly applied through that link. Initial Screening I received mail from the recruiter and was asked abo
Software Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesSeptember 13, 2025It was difficult, but not impossible. As you might expect, it was less hands-on and more algorithm-heavy. If you prepare, you will do okay, provided you have memorized enough LeetCode problems. I would recommend prepping for a few weeks.
Software Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesJune 23, 2023They were pretty slow in getting back to me, but the interview lasted for one hour. I had four rounds and I did not get it. I had a behavioral round, an exam to do, and back-to-back interviews.
