I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
Usually 3 rounds
All technical
Two coding and one design discussion.
Coding is focused on data structures and algorithms and problem solving. More focus was on approach and way of thinking rather then final solution. Try to give multiple solutions to a problem.
Lastly a hiering manager round which is mostly discussion about projects and some technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic algorithms and ds on trees and linkedlist.
Second was on designing a system like online food ordering system.
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.