Front End Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Microsoft with 3.1 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 66.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Front End Software Engineer roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Microsoft overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Microsoft as a Front End Software Engineer according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
One on one interview: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Group panel interview: 11%
Background check: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Personality test: 7%
Presentation: 7%
Other: 4%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Prague) in Sep 2019
Interview
Remote interviews were tough, because it was hard to hear what interviewers were asking, even though the team developed communication apps like Skype and Teams. On-site interviews were interesting and friendly. But the suggested salary was so little, that I had to decline the offer. Anyway Prague was fascinating and worth visiting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Development workflow, simple algorithmic questions.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Microsoft (Noida)
Interview
The Microsoft interview process typically involves several rounds, including an initial recruiter screen, technical interviews (often involving coding and system design), and behavioral/fit interviews. The process can take a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the role and candidate pool.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Initial Screening:
A recruiter screens applications and often conducts an initial phone or video call to assess basic qualifications and suitability for the role.
This stage also involves checking for alignment with the company's core competencies like collaboration, drive for results, and customer focus.
Candidates may be asked to complete an online assessment (e.g., Codility) depending on the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Array string linked list based problem solving questions
it was very smooth , was about 4-5 rounds,
they mostly decide on your thought process.
tips-
refresh your fundamentals
logical thinking or reasoning
core in javascript
be prepared for the interview , don't be amazed by the questions that you might face.
be ready for anything
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Herzliyya)
Interview
Zoom interview with the team leader - asked me to describe feature that I made. After then ask me few things about the feature. Then give me coding task to solve online.