I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Microsoft (Seattle, WA) in Apr 2023
Interview
Microsoft's interview process generally starts with a phone or online screening, followed by several rounds of technical interviews. These include coding challenges, problem-solving exercises, and system design questions. Successful candidates may then proceed to a final on-site interview that often consists of behavioral questions, team-based discussions, and meetings with potential colleagues and managers. Throughout the process, emphasis is placed on assessing both technical skills and cultural fit within the organization.
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Melbourne)
Interview
After submitting an online application, I received a HackerRank assessment after passing the resume screening stage, then I was rejected after completing the assessment and did not proceed to further interview rounds.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The assessment consisted of two LeetCode-medium-level coding questions to be completed within 75 minutes.
45 mins technical interview with a member of their San fran team. Very relaxed and informal but questions were focused and lots of follow ups. Easy to schedule as was over video conferencing platform
Straightforward technical loop overall, with strong interviewers at every stage. I genuinely enjoyed the in-depth conversations around technical challenges and algorithmic problem-solving — the entire process felt well-structured and genuinely engaging.