I was referred by a friend working there.
I completed one round of phone screen in late December. The following week, I was asked to pick a date for the on-site interview.
Mostly technical questions.
Algorithm plus design.
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft SDE-II role in United States.
Microsoft's interview process for their SDE-II roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's SDE-II interview process in United States.