Microsoft Sr Software Engineer interview questions
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The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Dublino, Dublino) in Feb 2022
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There was a a couple hour code test, 3 back to back technical/behavioral interviews, 1 dev manager interview, 1 team dev manager interview, 2-3 recruiter offer negotiation discussions.
I was told up until the offer that I was applying for Senior but then they offer me SDE2. While the total compensation (stock/car allowance) and sign on bonus was a little more than what I am making, the base was over 20% less than what I am currently making. This results in a golden handcuffs (can’t go elsewhere). When I asked about promotion, there was not clear path for career development to senior.
Feedback to recruitment: be up front to candidates where they fit during the interview process and make your base salaries more competitive with the market. Also reduce the interview duration. It took over 4 months to finish the interview process.
They do 2 independent professional interviews,
Then interview with the team leader and the product manager. And then the discussion with the HR
All with Zoom.
They ask Normal questions not difficult.
Passed the online assessment which consisted of two easy or possibly medium level LeetCode questions.
Coordinated setting up an interview through various recruiter contractors who refused to speak with me about the role. Got sent reems of prep material that was either impossible to do (know details about the role, and the people interviewing me), or was review stuff that wasn't matched up with what I asked (e.g. design Netflix/YouTube, design an Elevator System). Much of the information I got ahead of time conflicted with each other.
I spent 5 hours (including breaks) on interviews. I thought I did reasonably well, but apparently not good enough to move on. I thoughtI had a good rapore with everyone. In the end, the interview coordinator told me I didn't do well enough, but invited me to apply again in the future. When I ask when I can apply again, and for details on what I did well / what I didn't do well, I get ghosted.
I've interviewed at dozens of places, and this was by far the worst set of recruiters I've ever worked with. They should be ashamed.
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