Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Microsoft with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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Unknown, they didn't follow up. Recruiter reached out and then started blocking me on email and also others. Employees have a lot of privileges if you get support from your higher ups.
I recently participated in the recruitment process for a Software Engineer position at Microsoft's Engineering Division, managed by recruiter Joseph Bailey.
Initial Communication: The initial communication was quick. I received an email asking me to select a time slot for an interview through a provided link, which I did without any issues.
Interview Process: After completing a brief interview and a coding challenge that was sent to me, the communication became unsatisfactory. Despite sending an email asking for feedback a week after completing the challenge, I received no response, not even an acknowledgment receipt.
Areas for Improvement: I suggest improving response times after interviews and technical challenges. Even an automated response informing candidates about the estimated waiting time for feedback would be very helpful and appreciated.
Conclusion: Although the initial promptness was promising, the lack of subsequent communication has been disappointing. Clarity and consistency in communication are crucial for keeping candidates informed and respected throughout the selection process.
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Question 1
Array Verification Problem.
Binary Reduction Problem
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Microsoft (Seattle, WA) in Mar 2020
Interview
Was asked a code quiz. I made it quickly without too much challenge and that round got passed. The next round was not coding quiz anymore but a real problem the interviewer said he is handling, while that problem looks a bit weird to me..