Process
I was asked questions from Data Structures and Algorithms.
They came to our campus. Eight candidates were shortlisted from 180.
Although I answered correctly, I was rejected, maybe due to lack of confidence.
Questions
Find LCA in a binary search tree
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Microsoft SDE 1 role in India.
Success Rate
38%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their SDE 1 roles in India is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive85%
Neutral15%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's SDE 1 interview process in India.
Microsoft Work Experiences
3.0
Av Fresher @microsoft
SDE 1 • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 13, 2024
Pros: - WLB is mostly chill (depending on team)
- Good benefits
Cons: - Average pay when compared to startups or other big tech giants.
- Got stuck at a team which works on an extremely internal tool with almost nil future scope. The work isn't very interesting. Even though the people are good, I am forced to search around for jobs as I hate the work.
5.0
Loved Culture, Friendly Management
SDE 1 • Former Employee
November 8, 2024
Pros: Very nice work culture and friendly higher management.
Cons: None I could think of.
5.0
Best in all fields
SDE 1 • Former Employee
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
August 18, 2025
Pros: provides multiple facilities to the employees.
Cons: Busy work schedule, but overall the company is very good.
- 3.0Av Fresher @microsoftSDE 1 • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 13, 2024Pros: - WLB is mostly chill (depending on team) - Good benefitsCons: - Average pay when compared to startups or other big tech giants. - Got stuck at a team which works on an extremely internal tool with almost nil future scope. The work isn't very interesting. Even though the people are good, I am forced to search around for jobs as I hate the work.
- 5.0Loved Culture, Friendly ManagementSDE 1 • Former EmployeeNovember 8, 2024Pros: Very nice work culture and friendly higher management.Cons: None I could think of.
- 5.0Best in all fieldsSDE 1 • Former EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaAugust 18, 2025Pros: provides multiple facilities to the employees.Cons: Busy work schedule, but overall the company is very good.
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