Recruiter Connect: It is highly recommended to maintain a good Linkedin profile to get noticed by Microsoft recruiters. It is also advised to connect with existing Microsoft employees to get referrals for job positions. The candidate can also try applying on the job portal. Interview Rounds: The interview rounds start with an initial screening interview which is DS/Algo based. The later rounds are more technical and focus on DS/Algo skills along with system design knowledge. After Interviews: Performance of the candidate is judged based on the past interviews and the verdict is decided. All of the interviewers hold a meeting to discuss and debate the ratings of candidates with the hiring manager. Hired: Once the team and you both are comfortable and ready to start, the offer letter is prepared and shared with you by the recruiters and you are HIRED!
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Microsoft (Melbourne)
Colloquio
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.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
The assessment consisted of two LeetCode-medium-level coding questions to be completed within 75 minutes.
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Microsoft (San Francisco, CA)
Colloquio
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
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Microsoft (Seattle, WA)
Colloquio
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.