Process
Dropped resume at career fair and was contacted for an on-campus interview a few days later.
It was only a 30-minute scheduled interview. The first question was straightforward. The second question was purely conceptual, and my explanation wasn't as smooth, so that's probably what did it for me.
Otherwise, the interviewer was laid-back and nice to talk with.
Questions
Given a list of objects, each with a unique hashcode, how would you find a duplicate? What if the list was so large that it didn't fit on one computer?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 138 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Developer 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 interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Perfect Experience, No FlawsSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaDecember 7, 2022Pros: It was a great work experience.Cons: No cons for this experience.
- 4.0Powerful Software, Resource-heavy OsSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeJuly 25, 2025Pros: Microsoft offers powerful and versatile software solutions for both personal and enterprise use.Cons: However, some products like Windows OS can be resource-heavy and occasionally prone to update issues.
- 5.0Great Company, Corporate Learning CurveSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeManchester, England, United KingdomJuly 15, 2021Pros: Great company to work for.Cons: Corporate structure takes some understanding.
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