I applied through university. I interviewed at Microsoft (Tel Aviv-Yafo) in Aug 2022
Interview
My steps include sending my CV, a leetcode assignment and an HR short interview. I still didn't hear from them regarding the rest of the process, but as I know, the following step would be a technical interview onsite
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Explain what is a thread - the difference between array and list in python - why would you like to work in Microsoft - a difficulty you faced while doing a project - talk about a project you did
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.