Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Microsoft with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 68% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Developer roles take an average of 33 days to get hired, when considering 123 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Microsoft overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Microsoft as a Software Developer according to 123 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Phone interview: 21%
Skills test: 18%
Presentation: 9%
Background check: 7%
Personality test: 6%
Group panel interview: 5%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Drug test: 2%
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I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Microsoft (Hyderābād) in Jun 2022
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2 Coding rounds with optional language and you need to cover corner cases , System design question on file systems, Previous experience discussion - what could have been better, Machine learning question
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Question 1
Coding question from leetcode,System design questions
Expect a lengthy hiring process that can take at least two months from start to finish. In my experience, there was approximately one month of interviews followed by another month waiting for the final decision. Be prepared for a slow timeline, especially after completing all interview stages.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where have above and beyond for a customer
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