Process
3 interviews in one day, each one asking different topics and probing questions and answers. Then there was behavior assessment, and finally, a lot of background screening. All in all, very fair.
Questions
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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
56%
Pass 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
Positive75%
Neutral6%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Cloud Solution Architect interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
In general, good, but constant change and uncertainty
Cloud Solution Architect • Current Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
November 7, 2025
Pros: Stocks
Work-life balance (usually)
Cons: Salary not on par compared to other big tech.
No salary increases with lateral moves.
No relocation to other countries.
5.0
Great culture, great benefits
Cloud Solution Architect • Former Employee
Johannesburg, South Africa
January 14, 2024
Pros: Stock, flexible work, get treated like an adult.
Cons: Shifting goalposts on job description. Always targeting the next technology.
4.0
Great until 2022
Cloud Solution Architect • Former Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
May 8, 2023
Pros: Great culture, very inclusive, excellent experience.
Cons: Some roles are duplicates of others.
- 4.0In general, good, but constant change and uncertaintyCloud Solution Architect • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandNovember 7, 2025Pros: Stocks Work-life balance (usually)Cons: Salary not on par compared to other big tech. No salary increases with lateral moves. No relocation to other countries.
- 5.0Great culture, great benefitsCloud Solution Architect • Former EmployeeJohannesburg, South AfricaJanuary 14, 2024Pros: Stock, flexible work, get treated like an adult.Cons: Shifting goalposts on job description. Always targeting the next technology.
- 4.0Great until 2022Cloud Solution Architect • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMay 8, 2023Pros: Great culture, very inclusive, excellent experience.Cons: Some roles are duplicates of others.
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