Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Hyderābād, India
Process
The first round was an online coding round, and it had two easy questions.
The first question was related to DP on bitmasks, and the second was a basic array question.
Around 20-25 people were selected for round 2, which was a technical interview. In round 2, I was asked to code the "Word Ladder 1" question. Some follow-up questions were asked.
I advanced to round 3. Round 3 was also a technical interview, but mixed with some HR questions. I was asked the "Largest Palindromic Substring" question. I provided an O(n²) solution.
Questions
Word Ladder 1
Longest Palindrome Substring
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in Hyderābād, Telangana.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in Hyderābād, Telangana is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Hyderābād, Telangana.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Pay, Tough PaceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJuly 15, 2021Pros: Nice package, works with top engineers.Cons: Work-life balance, tough working environment.
- 5.0Best place to workSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJuly 24, 2025Pros: AI momentum is great across the board.Cons: Can move faster than the competition.
- 5.0Great Culture, Decent PaySoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaApril 16, 2025Pros: Best work culture with flexible time management.Cons: A little less pay than other competitors.
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