Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
Process
I interviewed for the internship position in 2024.
The process consisted of two rounds.
The first round included a technical question focused on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), along with a few behavioral questions.
The second round varied significantly depending on the interviewer, with some focusing more on system design or technical discussions, while others leaning towards behavioral questions.
Questions
Talk about a project on my resume.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer (Internship) role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in Sydney, Australia is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in Sydney, Australia.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Supportive environmentSoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeRedmond, WAAugust 26, 2026Pros: It was a great and supportive experience, with a lot of guidance and mentorship.Cons: I wasn’t particularly ecstatic about what my team worked on.
- 4.0Positive culture, but projects are messySoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeePragueSeptember 24, 2026Pros: There is a good culture, and it is easy to change teams inside the company.Cons: There are messy projects, HR is incredibly slow, and the on-call rotation can be brutal depending on the team.
- 5.0Supportive workplace with competitive environmentSoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeSydneyJune 14, 2026Pros: - Competitive - WLB - Supportive - ConnectionsCons: - Competitive. - Need code review.
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