I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Hyderâbâd)
Interview
Interview Preparation:
Interviewers are expected to complete training to understand their role, including how to exhibit inclusive behaviours. They are also provided with resources to help them prepare for the interview loop3.
Interviewers are assigned specific focus areas and are encouraged to choose 2-3 interview questions per focus area3.
Interview Formats:
Microsoft leverages a variety of interview formats, including technical interviews and the As Appropriate process, depending on the need or group preference4.
For university recruiting, the interview process may involve final round events and multiple 1:1 interviews1.
Post-Interview:
After the interviews, the interviewers provide feedback and the hiring decision is made based on the collective input2.
For internal candidates, the process may involve additional steps such as comparing internal and external candidates and validating against specific criteria2.
Overall, the interview process at Microsoft is designed to be inclusive, thorough, and collaborative, ensuring that the best candidates are selected while providing a positive candidate experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Interview Preparation:
Interviewers are expected to complete training to understand their role, including how to exhibit inclusive behaviours. They are also provided with resources to help them prepare for the interview loop3.
Interviewers are assigned specific focus areas and are encouraged to choose 2-3 interview questions per focus area3.
Interview Formats:
Microsoft leverages a variety of interview formats, including technical interviews and the As Appropriate process, depending on the need or group preference4.
For university recruiting, the interview process may involve final round events and multiple 1:1 interviews1.
Post-Interview:
After the interviews, the interviewers provide feedback and the hiring decision is made based on the collective input2.
For internal candidates, the process may involve additional steps such as comparing internal and external candidates and validating against specific criteria2.
Overall, the interview process at Microsoft is designed to be inclusive, thorough, and collaborative, ensuring that the best candidates are selected while providing a positive candidate experience.
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
The interview was a long process. There was first the recruiter screen, which was followed by a 4-loop interview structure that covered technical, behavioral, and system design. The interviewers were very kind and accommodating.
