Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Microsoft with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
Remember, the specific questions you may encounter can vary depending on the role you're applying for at Microsoft. It's a good idea to research the position and tailor your preparation accordingly. Additionally, Microsoft may also ask behavioral and situational questions to assess your problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities. Practice answering these questions with examples from your past experiences to showcase your skills and qualifications effectively.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to work for Microsoft? Walk me through your resume and highlight your relevant experience. How would you solve a problem if you were unfamiliar with the technology required? Describe a challenging situation you faced at work or school and how you resolved it. How do you stay updated with the latest technology trends and developments? Can you explain the difference between a thread and a process? How would you design a system to handle a high volume of incoming data? What is your approach to debugging and troubleshooting complex software issues? How do you prioritize your tasks and manage your time effectively? How would you handle a situation where there is a disagreement among team members? Describe a project you worked on that involved collaboration with multiple teams. How would you design a scalable architecture for a web application? Can you explain the concept of virtual memory? What is your experience with cloud computing and Azure services?
Online interview using an automated tester program 2 in person interview one with a team member the other with an architect 1 interview with group leader about the team itself.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Print a zigzag graph where each level will be inverted
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Microsoft (Nairobi) in Jan 2021
Interview
Well done. Friendly staff. The questions were clear and concise. Four rounds of interviews. The interview was conducted by Senior staff who had a very practical approach to conducting the interview and we held meaningful and quite enriching conversations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Hamiltonian cycle problem. - todo list 2. Behavioral interview. 3. Management interview.- asked about specific team processes. 4. A binary search technical question.