Microsoft Sr Software Engineer interview questions
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I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Microsoft (Hyderabad) in Sep 2024
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First round will be the codility test. Will be given certain time duration and total two questions. One will be difficult and other will be easy. Score will not be given on the spot.
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Robot cleaning problem how many squares did robot cleaned?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Mar 2024
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5 interviews on the phone, with the complete hierachy above. All interviews were focusing on design and customer experience. Asked for customer situations in the field and troubleshooting experience. Shared understanding of support escalation paths.
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What were complicated issues you were facing with software X?
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Poona) in Apr 2023
Interview
Interview process was smooth and have had all total of three rounds of interview went through the whole process to complete interview and an additional hr round was conducted over tele phone to complete the process