I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Hyderabad) in Nov 2023
Interview
Coding Round:
Simple problems:
The coding questions were straightforward and focused on basic problem-solving. They didn’t require advanced algorithms or data structures—just clarity in logic and implementation.
No unexpected twists or advanced topics:
The questions followed standard formats (like string manipulation, arrays, or basic recursion). There were no hidden constraints, edge-case traps, or trick questions. You could solve them with a calm approach and fundamental programming knowledge.
Discussion Round:
Random questions (general/behavioral/technical mix):
This round covered a mix of different question types. Some were general (e.g., “Tell me about yourself”), others were behavioral (e.g., “How do you handle pressure?”), and a few touched upon technical concepts (e.g., basic OS/DBMS/networking questions). However, none went too deep into any one area.
No resume/project-based questions asked:
Surprisingly, the interviewer did not dive into your resume or ask about your past projects, internships, or skills mentioned in your profile. The round stayed away from personal experience and stuck to generic or conceptual topics.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Check if two strings are anagrams
– Given two strings, determine if they are anagrams of each other (i.e., if they contain the same characters in a different order).
– Can be solved using sorting or frequency counting via hash maps.
Reverse a linked list
– Classic data structures question to reverse a singly linked list in-place.
– Tested understanding of pointers and basic linked list manipulation.
The entire process only had two rounds and it was really simple. Each round was around 45 minutes to an hour with a current Microsoft engineer and they just ask you a typical leetcode style question. There was also a behavioral round that was really simple.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The first round was a typically leetcode question that was really easy. The second round was a little bit harder. It was about having a nxn square made out of 0s and 1s and it wants you to compute what the square looks like if it was rotated.
I apply online got interview a couple months later. technical and behavioral interview and technical was a leetcode easy with some behavioral and behavioral was typical interview questions nothing on my resume
in oa had a very strage question, only solved in 1 language and unclear instructions, even if you chose a different language, if you got this question it has oto be in what they chose.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
in oa had a very strage question, only solved in 1 language and unclear instructions, even if you chose a different language, if you got this question it has oto be in what they chose.
