I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Praga)
Interview
applied online via recruiter
multiple stages:
- recruiter
- screening (30 mins) with engineer
- main interview day (4 interviews 1 hour each 1 on 1 with engineers asking questions and telling about themselves/ their experience)
- discussion and presentation with hiring teams
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
simple algorithms, system design, oop basics plus small exercise
lots of non technical discussion regarding processes and my approach to work motivations, etc
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.