I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Jan 2014
Interview
Standard programming questions about data structures, what makes good software test design, and high level design of an ATM machine for blind people. It made for ok conversation but was pretty dry tbh.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Reorder an unsorted array, design a double linked list
Phone interview and then in person with a group. Process moved fairly quickly. Team fit questions and coding questions on the white board. Study up for all basic knowledge skills and some complex problems.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Jul 2017
Interview
I applied through a college recruiter. I initially had a phone screening, followed by an in-person interview by the recruiter, before finally having an in-person technical interview.
Phone screen lasted 30 minutes. Recruiter interview 30 minutes. Technical interview 1 hour.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Miscellaneous questions regarding operational knowledge of software and hardware involved in the specific position I was applying for. Design an algorithm to isolate and filter data.
