This is a standard LeetCode-style coding interview. You will be working with a person who is monitoring your progress. Communication and clarification of the programming question are critical. You could end up programming the incorrect solution if there is difficulty communicating with the interviewer.
Talk about some previous work experience.
The following metrics were computed from 27 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer (SDE) II role in United States.
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) II roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer (SDE) II interview process in United States.