Microsoft Software Engineer Senior interview questions
based on 307 ratings - Updated May 30, 2026
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Tel Aviv) in May 2020
Interview
Contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn. The first screening test was on codility, two technical interviews (with tech lead and manager respectively) to be followed by an AA interview, the manager of the group I interviewed for. All three interviewers shown great interest in my previous work, in my background, and in me in general.
Unlike processes in other FAANGM companies, the atmosphere was laid back and supportive.
The interviewers (all three of them) were modest, and I always felt they're talking to me in a great amount of respect. Each interview ended with a *fair* amount of time pitching me in to the team.
I Felt very welcomed and respected throughout the process.
When that fell on the right side, an HR representative contacted me to start dealing with the details of the offer.
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System design question.
The topic covered were:
1. Design patterns.
2. Testing.
3. Redundancy and distribution.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Microsoft (Hyderabad) in Apr 2020
Interview
Recruitment drive, filtering out candidate at very fast pace. Have to call hr again and again to get feedback. Design part was tricky. not explained what features of application. Interviewer wants answer whats there in his mind
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Question 1
postorder to BST
Regex having ? and * as regular expression
Merge intervals
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Mar 2020
Interview
Clearly filling an interview quota. No feedback except "not up to par". They attempted to get me to apply for another position, I wouldn't unless they gave feedback. No contact after that.
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Question 1
Asked me about my projects that related to what they are working.