I recently had an interview for a Software Engineer position at Microsoft. The process lasted for about three hours, during which I had back-to-back interviews with different interviewers. The questions they asked were mostly algorithm and data structure problems, similar to those you would find on LeetCode. Each interviewer focused on different aspects of problem-solving, coding efficiency, and optimization. Overall, it was a challenging but rewarding experience, and it really tested my ability to think on my feet and apply my coding skills under pressure.
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They asked leetcode questions one of it "Container With Most Water"
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.
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.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
After my application to ClipChamp - Microsoft, a recruiter reached out and scheduled my first interview. It was about basic interview questions and background analysis. After that I had my technical interview. The recruiter specifically said that I would be facing medium hacker rank questions. So I prepared accordingly. However, what I actually got was to analyse an application and re work it according to new requirements. I felt like I was set up for failure on purpose. Didn’t even hear back after that interview.
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