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.
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I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Microsoft (Tel Aviv) in Feb 2024
Interview
I got by referral and the first step I had to do an online assessment where I got to do two questions in two hours, I only remember one of them but they were tough.
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Question 1
2d array of size 2xn that have numbers in them you have to get from [0,0] to [1,n] using the minimum path (you can go 'down' and 'left' but never 'up' so you can go 'down' only once in the path) return the minimum path as array
Sending CV, then a coding exam with two questions, and then an interviews day with 3-5 interviews including HR that at the end of that day they decide to accept you or not.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Recursion coding question in which language you choose
Candidate demonstrated deep expertise in Salesforce development across 3 technical rounds, showcasing proficiency in Apex, Lightning Components, and integrations. HR round highlighted strong communication and alignment with organizational goals, making them a promising fit for the team.
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Question 1
Algorithm based questions with optimisation problems