I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Microsoft in Aug 2021
Interview
Coding test. If passed, followed with 4 coding interviews with four different engineers. All interviews started with some introduction talk, then some coding, and finally closing with the time for me to ask questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Linked list with additional pointer pointing to random element in the list. Write an algorithm to copy the list.
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.
45 mins technical interview with a member of their San fran team. Very relaxed and informal but questions were focused and lots of follow ups. Easy to schedule as was over video conferencing platform
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.