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Msft Interview Experiences
3935 interview stories from candidates at 857 companies: how each round went, what was asked and how it ended. Every company page links to practice questions in the same style.
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- Msft Software Engineer Interview Experience: linked list, kth largest, and URL shortenerMsft · Software Engineer · Technical Screen · Aug 2026
A former colleague referred me, and the process began with a technical phone screen. The DSA questions were genuinely difficult for me. One involved reversing a linked list, and another asked for the kth largest element in an array. About a week later, I moved to an onsite. The coding round centered on system design for a scalable URL shortener. Partway through, I realized I had practiced somethi…
- Msft Software Engineer Interview Experience: organized fit, collaboration, and technical-depth loopMsft · Software Engineer · HR Screen · Aug 2026Offer
After connecting with the recruiter through LinkedIn, I began with a screening call about my background and interest in the role. Once that went well, I moved into a deliberately paced loop with clear communication about the next steps. The early interviews focused on fit and collaboration before going deeper technically. A hiring-manager-style discussion covered my leadership approach, prior exp…