I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft in Jan 2020
Interview
4 round interview. 1 round behavior question. 3 round coding questions.
Algorithm questions: serialize deserialize tree
Another coding question is related to string manipulation.
Behavior question focus on previous project experiences. What kind of the challenges you faced during the previous job? What’s the reason to move? How do you tackle the conflict with your team?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Algorithm questions: serialize deserialize tree similar.
Another coding question is related to string manipulation.
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.