I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Microsoft in Jun 2022
Interview
I had 4 online interviews (45min each) with software engineers and managers at Microsoft. They ask many questions and gave me the opportunity to ask them some questions as well. The process was smooth and well-organized, and the interviewers were so kind and respectful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked many questions related to system design, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. As well as many general questions about my experiences and the projects I worked on.
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.
45 mins technical interview with a member of their San fran team. Very relaxed and informal but questions were focused and lots of follow ups. Easy to schedule as was over video conferencing platform
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.