I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Seattle, WA) in Aug 2024
Interview
First round: Hr call
Second round: technical phone screen: medium to hard leetcode problems, introduction + 2 problems
When you pass your phone screen, you will get onsite 4 rounds, one or two algorithm problems, and bq for each round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose MS? How do you deal with on-call problems?
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 Jun 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
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.