Cloud Solutions Architect Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
I had an initial phone screen with a recruiter. This was followed by a call from HR, and then a semi-technical phone interview.
I proceeded to the onsite interviews, which lasted four hours. The interviews were conducted by one technical CSA, but primarily by sales and CSA management. The questions focused on my experience and how I would approach various situations. The technical CSA inquired about my approach to designing systems in the cloud.
Everyone I spoke with was pleasant and cordial.
Upon my departure, HR indicated they would respond within a day or so. However, an email stated the response time could be up to ten business days.
It has now been over three weeks, and I have not received any communication, which I find very unprofessional. At a minimum, they should inform all candidates of their decision.
Given this experience, I would reconsider applying to Microsoft in the future, as this is not how potential employees should be treated.
Questions
What three words would customers use to describe you, and what three words would your manager use to describe you?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Cloud Solutions Architect roles in Boston, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Microsoft's Cloud Solutions Architect interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Specific place to workCloud Solutions Architect • Former EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandNovember 29, 2023Pros: Amazing people (mostly), nice work & life balance.Cons: Stupid management, low salaries, non-trivial motivation schema.
- 5.0Great Atmosphere, Tough GrowthCloud Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeReading, England, United KingdomOctober 18, 2022Pros: Very open and great atmosphere.Cons: Lateral movement and promotion is not easy.
- 1.0They just care about their stakeholdersCloud Solutions Architect • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 23, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, renamed company.Cons: Leadership is clueless, with stakeholders prioritized over everything and anything. Changes were made abruptly without analyzing consequences. Internal tools are bad. No one in higher-up positions is accountable for their mistakes. Managers (M1) are not in the loop of anything until the last minute. Career opportunities are scarce. Every quarter, people are scared if they are going to be RIF'd.
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