The best interview experience I've ever had.

There were 5 interviews after the initial recruiting interview:

• 2 coding rounds: Easy to medium LeetCode problems. One involved finding the maximum subarray, and the other involved sorting a binary tree. Two questions needed to be solved correctly in 45 minutes.
• 1 System Design round: They wanted to ensure I was a good fit for Microsoft culture.
• 1 Algorithmic Assessment (AA).
• 2 Behavioral rounds with Directors.
• 1 Hiring Manager round.

Each person I interviewed with was the most professional and sincere. They truly heard me, listened to my strengths, and questioned me on in-depth topics. These ranged from diversity and inclusion to times I've been challenged and times where solutions could have been improved in different hypothetical scenarios.

They do not view your resume during candidate interviews, which felt refreshing. This allows them to view your work and you as a person and potential coworker. I can honestly say each interviewer was extremely respectful, responsive, and knowledgeable in areas where I'd be working.

Overall, Microsoft provides a highly organized and fair hiring process. My interview was streamlined, and the process was seamless. I heard back relatively quickly, receiving positive feedback 2-3 days after the completion of my virtual onsite.

Can you describe to me a recent project that you've worked on that was extensively challenging?

How did you overcome any challenges?