Microsoft Software Engineer long interview timeline experience

MicrosoftSoftware Engineer · Jul 2026

The most surprising part of my Microsoft process was its length. It took at least two months from beginning to end: about one month of interviews, then another month waiting for the decision. There were multiple rounds assessing different skills. Interviewers gave hints, and I had to keep track of them and adjust my approach while time was running. I did not receive an offer. The month of uncerta…

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