I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Cairo, Cairo Governorate) in Dec 2024
Interview
1. Application / Referral
Apply through Microsoft Careers or get referred by a current employee.
Your resume is reviewed by a recruiter or hiring manager.
2. Recruiter Screening (Phone Call)
A recruiter reaches out for an initial conversation.
They’ll ask about:
Your background and experience
Why you're interested in Microsoft
Your availability and preferred role/location
No technical questions here—just a general fit check.
3. Online Assessment (Optional for Interns/New Grads)
Some candidates (especially students or early-career applicants) are asked to complete an online coding test.
Typically includes:
2–3 algorithmic problems (e.g., from LeetCode-style)
Languages allowed: C++, Java, Python, etc.
Time-limited (usually 60–90 minutes)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
2–3 algorithmic problems (e.g., from LeetCode-style)
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.