I applied through university. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Madison, WI) in Oct 2017
Interview
First round was held on campus and it was a mix of both behavioral and technical. I was called for the second round in Redmond, where Microsoft headquarters is located. The second round interview consisted of 4 rounds each 45 minute long. Overall, the interview process was smooth.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name one technical challenge you have encountered in your field of study
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.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bangalore Rural) in June 2026
Interview
The interview was hard, even as a fresher the dsa they asked was hard category after I checked on leetcode. Though I couldn't solve it. Some of the other people who interviewed were asked easy - medium dsa
The interview was a long process. There was first the recruiter screen, which was followed by a 4-loop interview structure that covered technical, behavioral, and system design. The interviewers were very kind and accommodating.
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