I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Microsoft in Apr 2011
Interview
After sending several emails back and forth (along with some paperwork), a phone screen was scheduled. I don't recall most of the specific questions, but I do remember that despite my expressed lack of interest in a test position (SDET), all the questions she asked me were of a testing nature.
Phone interview and then in person with a group. Process moved fairly quickly. Team fit questions and coding questions on the white board. Study up for all basic knowledge skills and some complex problems.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in July 2017
Interview
I applied through a college recruiter. I initially had a phone screening, followed by an in-person interview by the recruiter, before finally having an in-person technical interview.
Phone screen lasted 30 minutes. Recruiter interview 30 minutes. Technical interview 1 hour.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Miscellaneous questions regarding operational knowledge of software and hardware involved in the specific position I was applying for. Design an algorithm to isolate and filter data.
