Process
After the initial phone interview, a date was set for a one-on-one interview with technology experts. There were two interviewers; each covered a specific area of technology. The process took a little more than an hour.
Questions
Writing queries in SQL, coding problems, and algorithms.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 36 interview experiences for the Morgan Stanley Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
28%
Pass Rate
Morgan Stanley's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Morgan Stanley's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Morgan Stanley Work Experiences
4.0
Decent Work, Costly Mumbai
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
April 9, 2021
Pros: Decent work at Morgan Stanley, Mumbai.
Cons: The Mumbai location is very costly.
2.0
I wish I didn't waste six years there
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
January 8, 2024
Pros: The team are nice. The pension scheme is decent.
Cons: Tech is very old. Pushing all development to India, leaving only higher managers in key locations.
During promotions, no matter how good you are, they will reject the first time you are up for it.
5.0
Good culture and good vibe
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
July 6, 2025
Pros: Team members are awesome and nice.
Cons: Not easy to transfer to full time.
- 4.0Decent Work, Costly MumbaiSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaApril 9, 2021Pros: Decent work at Morgan Stanley, Mumbai.Cons: The Mumbai location is very costly.
- 2.0I wish I didn't waste six years thereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJanuary 8, 2024Pros: The team are nice. The pension scheme is decent.Cons: Tech is very old. Pushing all development to India, leaving only higher managers in key locations. During promotions, no matter how good you are, they will reject the first time you are up for it.
- 5.0Good culture and good vibeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesJuly 6, 2025Pros: Team members are awesome and nice.Cons: Not easy to transfer to full time.
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