I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Microsoft in Aug 2025
Interview
Applied through their portal, got an automated confirmation email, then two weeks later received a generic rejection. No interview, no phone screen, no assessment - unfortunately I just got straight up rejected.
Other Software Engineer (Swe II) interview reviews for Microsoft
easy-medium ltc questions easy sys design, recruiter call, initial phone interview, final loop for 4 hours decision in less than a week. Post offer process is quick, friendly interviewers. Virtual onsite with video, blind 75 is good,
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft in Jun 2024
Interview
First is recruiter call and then there is assessment. you will need to be available for virutal onsite interview meaning 4-5 rounds will be conducted in one day with short gap in between. there is one system design round and three technical-behavioral round
