Developer 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 online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Nairobi)
Interview
1. Leetcode style screening question on data structures
2. Three questions with a mixture of system design and leetcode style questions of medium difficulty
3. A set of questions related to testing and application of soft skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Leetcode style medium questions on data structures
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bangalore Rural) in Jun 2024
Interview
90 minutes (40 minutes ELQ questions, followed by 50 minutes OS, CN questions).
This was followed by 2 Data Structure coding round.
Then, there was the HR round.
The questions asked were of average difficulty for a fresher.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Sort a given array into 3 parts.
Connected components of a graph.
Mostly basic data structure and alg questions, a few rounds, some behavioral questions as well. Interviewed with all different people, they were relatively speedy in scheduling each interview and were considerate of my time.