I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bangalore Rural) in Jun 2024
Interview
90 minutes (40 minutes ELQ questions, followed by 50 minutes OS, CN questions).
This was followed by 2 Data Structure coding round.
Then, there was the HR round.
The questions asked were of average difficulty for a fresher.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Sort a given array into 3 parts.
Connected components of a graph.
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.
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.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bangalore Rural) in Jun 2026
Interview
The interview was hard, even as a fresher the dsa they asked was hard category after I checked on leetcode. Though I couldn't solve it. Some of the other people who interviewed were asked easy - medium dsa