I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Jul 2023
Interview
The process was smooth and professional. Expect multiple rounds with a mix of technical deep-dives and behavioral questions. They really care about problem-solving and team fit. Prep your system design and brush up on your data structures—Leetcode is your friend. Interviewers were sharp but friendly. Overall, a solid experience!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design the backend system for a real-time multiplayer game lobby
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