I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Plantation, FL) in Apr 2025
Interview
The process began with a 30-minute recruiter screening that focused on my background and interest in the role. I was then scheduled for a technical coding round over Zoom where I was asked to solve a couple of algorithmic problems in real-time using a shared code editor. After passing that round, I had a full-day virtual onsite interview which included a system design interview, a behavioral interview with the hiring manager, and a technical deep dive with a senior engineer. Overall, it was well-structured and gave me a good sense of the team's expectations and culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you design a scalable URL shortening service like Bitly?
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.