I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft in Oct 2022
Interview
I had one 30 - minute interview. It was all technical and really straightforward. The interviewer was extremely nice. He asked questions from my resume and asked about my experiences and skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the difference between an N-MOS and a P-MOS? How do they work? What happens when you apply a voltage to the gate of a P-MOS? What design decisions can you make while designing a PCBA that would reduce your power losses?
I applied through university. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
45 minute on campus interview followed by a round-robin on-site interview, with everything payed for and even opportunities to explore the city. You should be very familiar with computer architecture, low-level software, computer systems, digital design, and design verification. Also, be prepared for behavioral questions and questions about your resume.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Draw and design the circuit and write SystemVerilog for a traffic controller.
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Average interview
Application
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Nov 2017
Interview
The interview process included one screening interview over the phone and a final round interview at the company headquarters in Redmond, WA. The final round consisted of 4 1 hour interviews back to back that consisted of both behavioral and technical questions related to the job description and role I applied for.
