Microsoft Sr Software Engineer interview questions
based on 311 ratings - Updated Jun 23, 2026
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Vancouver, BC) in Aug 2021
Interview
The hiring manager reached out to me for an initial round, I had a casual conversation with her with behavioural questions. Post that I had my loop round which involved 3 rounds all of them were similar a few behavioural questions and a coding question
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bengaluru) in Aug 2021
Interview
One online coding round consisting of two coding questions for one and half hour. Invited to virtual interview sessions consisting of one coding round,two system design rounds, hiring manager round is pending yet.
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1. 2 medium LC questions
2. Average question on system design.
3. An interesting system design question in the bar raiser round.
Muy ameno. En todo momento el entrevistador fue muy cercano y me habló con claridad. Me explicó el tipo de perfil que necesitan, así como una introducción a la empresa y su crecimiento en los últimos años.