Process
I went through two rounds of interviews, with 10 different interviewers in total, for the same role. I passed both but was never given an offer. Instead, I was placed on a virtual bench, waiting for an opening. In the meantime, they are still interviewing for the same role.
To me, this is a dishonest process. Microsoft needs to stop wasting people's time.
The people I spoke to were very nice and helpful, but the process needs to change. I always wanted to work for Microsoft, but now, after having experienced this, I am no longer interested. They are clearly missing out on good talent because I know at least three more people who have had the same experience with this process.
And then I see posts on LinkedIn about people who are hired that cannot even articulate a sentence in English properly!
Questions
How do you centrally manage a number of related/grouped VMs?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Cloud Solution Architect roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Cloud Solution Architect interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Brand, But Politics HappensCloud Solution Architect • Current EmployeeMunich, Bavaria, GermanyNovember 27, 2024Pros: Brand, salary, culture, innovations, working with large international companies.Cons: Sometimes politics beats performance. Too many processes.
- 5.0EnvironmentCloud Solution Architect • Former EmployeeSão Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilSeptember 24, 2025Pros: Cooperative and rewarding environmentCons: Extreme pressure and speed in changes
- 3.0At an interesting crossroadsCloud Solution Architect • Current EmployeeMay 9, 2023Pros: Lots of skilled and helpful colleagues. Possibilities to work with new and exciting technology. Flexible with regards to working remotely.Cons: Policy > people. Massive internal savings mean that many support functions like HR and IT are working effectively with skeleton crews. So if you have issues with your equipment, you can lose a lot of time discussing with vendors and their support, filling out purchase orders, and similar tasks that would normally be handled by an IT department. This doesn't count as productive time, but is something you are just expected to sort out. Management is widely varying in quality. Be ready to move on quickly if you don't land with a good manager, or you'll be wasting your time and career. Benefits are nothing special. If you are looking outside of Redmond, be very attentive of the department you land in, especially if you hope to get a technical role. Sales have seen big recent reorganizations that haven't landed particularly well, and in that org, your technical skill is not important; it is all about selling.
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