Process
One round of phone interview, conducted by an Engineer in the technical division.
There was no background check process with HR.
The interviewers reviewed my resume and asked related technical questions, followed by a few behavioral questions.
Questions
Do you want to get a further experience closely related to your academic background, or be flexible to do something that may not be as related?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Microsoft Hardware Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Hardware Engineering roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Hardware Engineering interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Work, Team MixedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHyderābādMay 23, 2025Pros: Work and team and officesCons: Growth perspective and team culture.
- 4.0Good Company, Low BenefitsData Engineer • Current EmployeeUsab, United StatesMarch 7, 2024Pros: Good company, good salary, awesome employers.Cons: No benefits and too much work.
- 5.0Great Growth, High PressureAzure Cloud Engineer • Current EmployeeBen, United StatesMarch 7, 2023Pros: Tremendous opportunity to learn and grow.Cons: Work pressure of handling customers.
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