Microsoft is one of the largest tech employers in the world, with 220,000+ employees across Seattle, Redmond, and global offices. Shared school connections are one of the most effective ways to find a referral at Microsoft.
✍️ Ready-to-send intro“Hi — we both studied at [your school]. I’d love to hear about your path to Microsoft before I apply…”
… plus everyone else in your network who can put in a good word.
See who can refer you in — pick your target company:
Microsoft at a Glance
220,000+
employees who can refer you
4–8x
higher hire rate with a referral
$3,500+
employee referral bonus
Microsoft's engineering and product teams draw heavily from top CS programs and MBA schools. The company's large size means your network is very likely to include a Microsoft employee from your school or past employer — you just need to find them.
Find Microsoft Alumni by University
Click your school to find Microsoft alumni you can reach out to:
Use FindWarmIntros to search for Microsoft employees who attended your university. Given Microsoft's size (220,000+ employees), nearly every major school has a significant population at the company. The tool surfaces specific contacts and gives you personalised outreach templates.
Does a Microsoft referral help?
Yes — Microsoft employees who refer candidates receive a bonus, and the company tracks referral hire rates carefully. A referral moves your application out of the applicant tracking system queue and into direct recruiter review, which can cut response time from weeks to days.
Which schools have the strongest Microsoft alumni networks?
CMU, Cornell, MIT, and Stanford have some of the densest Microsoft alumni populations of any CS programs. Microsoft has had active recruiting relationships with these schools for decades. MIT Sloan and other top MBA programs also have significant Microsoft alumni in product and strategy roles.