I started with a recruiter call, followed by a technical phone interview where I solved coding problems in real time. After passing that, I was invited to a virtual onsite loop with four interviews covering algorithms, system design, and behavioral questions focused on collaboration and problem-solving.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given a string, return the length of the longest substring without repeating characters
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.