Process
Mostly technical. Asked to reverse a string. Asked stuff from my resume, both experience-wise and technically, delving deeper into SQL questions, etc. Know your resume well and be prepared for easy technical questions.
Questions
Reverse string, an easy LeetCode question, basically.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 146 interview experiences for the Morgan Stanley Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
21%
Pass Rate
Morgan Stanley's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive55%
Neutral27%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Morgan Stanley's Software Engineer interview process.
Morgan Stanley Work Experiences
1.0
Zero Job Security | No value for Women's views
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
November 27, 2025
Pros: Free coffee is the only pro.
Cons: Hectic work. Extended hours always. Work-life balance is a nightmare. So much customized environment. No transparency.
5.0
Career Growth, It Bureaucracy
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
November 12, 2025
Pros: Big platforms can boost your career.
Cons: It's too bureaucratic for IT.
4.0
Great Team, Management Decisions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 3, 2025
Pros: Great Team, Interesting Work, Considerate
Cons: Upper management doesn't always understand how their decisions impact everyone. They prefer contractors over full-time workers.
- 1.0Zero Job Security | No value for Women's viewsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNovember 27, 2025Pros: Free coffee is the only pro.Cons: Hectic work. Extended hours always. Work-life balance is a nightmare. So much customized environment. No transparency.
- 5.0Career Growth, It BureaucracySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 12, 2025Pros: Big platforms can boost your career.Cons: It's too bureaucratic for IT.
- 4.0Great Team, Management DecisionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 3, 2025Pros: Great Team, Interesting Work, ConsiderateCons: Upper management doesn't always understand how their decisions impact everyone. They prefer contractors over full-time workers.
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