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.
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