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Microsoft Software Engineer interview: three 90-minute loop interviews

MicrosoftSoftware Engineer · HR Screen · Jul 2026

An HR call set up a packed loop day with three interviews, each 90 minutes long. The first two were live coding rounds with LeetCode-medium problems and a strong emphasis on clean code. The third was a behavioral interview with the department manager. The 90-minute blocks made the day longer than a typical loop and required sustained focus across coding clarity and later communication. I did not…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jul 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.