I applied through university. I interviewed at Microsoft (Calcutta) in Aug 2014
Interview
Was amazing but difficult. They look for the perfect fit technically and culture wise.
It was 5 rounds with two technical, two HR and one as appropriate.
The interview is simple provided you have strong grasp on C++ and a good data structure background.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Write down prime numbers unto 20. Write the most efficient code that you know of.
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
The interview was a long process. There was first the recruiter screen, which was followed by a 4-loop interview structure that covered technical, behavioral, and system design. The interviewers were very kind and accommodating.
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