Microsoft Graduate Software Engineer interview questions
Updated 30 Oct 2025
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The OA was two Leetcode Medium questions, although the difficulty seemed to vary from Easy to Medium. Optimisation was critical to pass the tests. I think it was first come first serve.
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Question 1
Combinations of binary digits, modifying strings in a certain manner.
Short interview over the phone about the neurodiversity hiring program. The interviewer was very nice and the program is tailored to neurodiverse individuals. Adjustments allowed:
-Longer breaks between interviews.
-Don't have to tell your manager or anyone else about your neurodiverse nature.
-Don't have to prove your neurodiversity.
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Dublin, Dublin) in Feb 2022
Interview
One first interview with Human Resources, then a code test (leetcode, you already know) and then a round of four interviews in the same morning of 1 hour each. Solving problems and asking questions about code, behaviour...