It was a coding test with 2 questions on data structure and algorithms. You can choose the coding language your comfortable with. You have 70 minitues to complete both tasks with both visible and hidden test cases.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Order a list of 'balls' red and white so that all red balls are in contiguous order. Your solution should return the least number of switches required.
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.