I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Feb 2018
Interview
My friend got an email from a recruiter regarding a hiring event. He forwarded my contact to the recruiter and thats how the process started. First was the online assessment that had 2 easy coding and 1 debugging. After that onsite. 4 interviews, 45 mins each.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Data structures, Java interview questions, Processes & threads, deadlocks & sysncs.
Every coding question started of with basics and as you complete it the interviewers usually change the problem a little and ask what would you change from your solution.
Stack using queues.
Generate BST given a double linked list.
Largest sum of substring from an array of int and the index where it starts from.
Valid anangram.
Most profit, partitioning the rod problem.
Design an elevator.
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.