I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Microsoft (Hyderābād) in Jun 2024
Interview
I had first 5-10 mins introduction (tell me about yourself)
Next 15 mins asked about projects in detail
Then asked a data structure algorithms question (medium dp problem - knapsack)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Can you make string palindrome by removing atmost k characters
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.
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.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bangalore Rural) in Jun 2026
Interview
The interview was hard, even as a fresher the dsa they asked was hard category after I checked on leetcode. Though I couldn't solve it. Some of the other people who interviewed were asked easy - medium dsa
