I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Hyderābād)
Interview
Applied thru MS career portal and received a call back within 1 week for 1st round. First round was telephonic discussion followed by 2 rounds of skype discussion of 50-60 mins each. Received feedback/confirmation within the same or next day for subsequest rounds. After 3rd round had to wait for almost a week. After one week, received invitation to travel to Hyderabad campus for one day for final 2 rounds of discussions. Received immediate and positive feedback just after the discussions. Whole interview process lasted for about a month and was smooth with proper communication from HR and feedback of each round. Recieved offer the next day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1st round about professional experience covering all the technologies. Second and third round on specific technologies with scenario based questions. Final two rounds of discussion had managerial and behavioural questions.
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
5 levels of interview.
Most interviews are technical in nature. Questions range from basic to troubleshooting scenario-based questions with requirement for the individual to think about the next steps.Final interview is with hiring manager and HR.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself?
Based on the resume - explain about the project.
Describe the typical day in your current role.
What interest you in this particular role.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Microsoft in Jul 2024
Interview
Short, sweet, & informative interview process. Thought provoking questions were asked with plenty of time to ask questions towards the end. Professional/academic achievements sought alongside personal ones. Pacific time zone though so fairly late.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What happens between pressing enter on a URL and the page then loading?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
Interviewed with three different employees over the course of 2 days; one being my direct report manager and 2 others I would be working with daily. The process was scheduled quickly. Instructions were easy and the location was not hard to find. The interviewers made me feel comfortable.