Microsoft Software Engineer - Intern interview questions
based on 208 ratings - Updated Jun 17, 2026
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Microsoft in Oct 2023
Interview
Entire process from resume submittal to offer took ~8 weeks. I did not have any online assessments, I just went straight from submitting a resume to final round interviews. Final interviews for me required a large chunk of availability during the day which wasn't great, but the interviews themselves were 2x 45min Teams video calls with a SWE and SWE manager.
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If you have worked remotely in the past, describe some of the challenges you faced and how you overcame them.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Montreal, QC) in Feb 2023
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Phone from recruiter to schedule interview with Engineering Manager followed by technical interview about a hands-on programming task (NOT LEETCODE). Position was related to front-end so the task was related to implementing and passing tests in React along with one half of the interview being questions about OOP and how you would design a system.
Microsoft interviews are rigorous assessments of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit. Typically, they consist of multiple rounds, including coding challenges, behavioral questions, and technical discussions, all designed to identify top talent.