I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (El Cairo, ) in Dec 2024
Interview
1. Application / Referral
Apply through Microsoft Careers or get referred by a current employee.
Your resume is reviewed by a recruiter or hiring manager.
2. Recruiter Screening (Phone Call)
A recruiter reaches out for an initial conversation.
They’ll ask about:
Your background and experience
Why you're interested in Microsoft
Your availability and preferred role/location
No technical questions here—just a general fit check.
3. Online Assessment (Optional for Interns/New Grads)
Some candidates (especially students or early-career applicants) are asked to complete an online coding test.
Typically includes:
2–3 algorithmic problems (e.g., from LeetCode-style)
Languages allowed: C++, Java, Python, etc.
Time-limited (usually 60–90 minutes)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
2–3 algorithmic problems (e.g., from LeetCode-style)
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Melbourne)
Interview
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.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The assessment consisted of two LeetCode-medium-level coding questions to be completed within 75 minutes.
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.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bangalore Rural) in Jun 2026
Interview
The interview was hard, even as a fresher the dsa they asked was hard category after I checked on leetcode. Though I couldn't solve it. Some of the other people who interviewed were asked easy - medium dsa
