I went through an online assessment, then technical phone screens, and finally several onsite interviews. These focused heavily on coding, algorithms, system design, and problem-solving, while also assessing communication skills, collaboration, and cultural fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to solve a coding problem involving data structures and algorithms, and then explain my thought process, trade-offs, and how I’d optimize the solution.
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Melbourne)
Interview
After submitting an online application, I received a HackerRank assessment after passing the resume screening stage, then I was rejected after completing the assessment and did not proceed to further interview rounds.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The assessment consisted of two LeetCode-medium-level coding questions to be completed within 75 minutes.
45 mins technical interview with a member of their San fran team. Very relaxed and informal but questions were focused and lots of follow ups. Easy to schedule as was over video conferencing platform
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.