Process
There were two rounds. - First was DSA, a general common well-known question like Kadane, generally about arrays and strings. - Second round was around the resume and everything around what is mentioned in the resume, also about software and ML.
Questions
Intro, Data Structure and Algorithms
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software ML Engineer role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software ML Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software ML Engineer interview process.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Wlb
Software Developer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
January 10, 2026
Pros: WLB and work culture is nice.
Cons: Not competitive with other high tech.
5.0
Bill Gates is my childhood friend, very good in nature
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New Delhi, India
April 3, 2021
Pros: Bill Gates called me for making me the next CEO of the company.
Cons: No cons, only good stuff here.
5.0
They were great
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington
March 19, 2024
Pros: I enjoyed my time here. Excellent management, coworkers, and interesting and challenging work.
Cons: MS is a large company; any two teams could be as different as any two companies.
There are a few meh ones, but plenty of good ones.
- 4.0WlbSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAJanuary 10, 2026Pros: WLB and work culture is nice.Cons: Not competitive with other high tech.
- 5.0Bill Gates is my childhood friend, very good in natureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew Delhi, IndiaApril 3, 2021Pros: Bill Gates called me for making me the next CEO of the company.Cons: No cons, only good stuff here.
- 5.0They were greatSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, WashingtonMarch 19, 2024Pros: I enjoyed my time here. Excellent management, coworkers, and interesting and challenging work.Cons: MS is a large company; any two teams could be as different as any two companies. There are a few meh ones, but plenty of good ones.
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