Process
This was a campus interview and lasted for 45 minutes.
He asked me two questions:
- Delete a node in a sorted singly linked list (with proper garbage collection).
- Find the number of set bits in an integer or any word.
After that, there were a few minutes of behavioral interview. He asked about my past work experience and the toughest bug I had faced, along with related experiences.
Questions
Delete a node in a sorted singly linked list. Although it was easy, I made a few silly mistakes and covered edge cases after he pointed them out.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Developer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Developer Intern 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 Software Developer Intern interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Truly Enjoyable WorkplaceSoftware Developer Intern • Former EmployeePune, Maharashtra, IndiaApril 21, 2025Pros: The team culture is highly collaborative and encourages the sharing of ideas and solutions.Cons: Management values diverse perspectives and empowers people to share ideas.
- 5.0The in-office experience and learning is goodSoftware Developer Intern • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaSeptember 19, 2021Pros: The perks, such as food, transportation, accommodation (hotel stay for 2 months at 3 stars), and recreational activities, all contribute to a good work-life balance.Cons: No clear work was given, and no clear mentoring was provided.
- 3.0Microsoft Software Developer InternSoftware Developer Intern • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 16, 2025Pros: Real production work: food, sports, additional benefits.Cons: Major team dependency and minimal interaction with co-interns.
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