I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Microsoft (Dublin, Dublin)
Interview
There was a phone interview followed by a full day technical and later management meeting. The phone interview was just a quick chat about my previous experience. The day long interview was with two software developers. They had a list of technical questions. Silly stuff really, difference between a struct and a class. Some object orientated questions. MSSQL database design schemas and the like. The two guys were pleasant. The managerial interview went well up to the point where he asked why I had listed Linux on my CV when I was applying to Microsoft. He seemed to be implying that I was a radically anti-Microsoft. It was unpleasant.
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.