Process
The application and resume screening comes first.
Then, a behavioral interview.
Next, a HackerRank assessment.
This is followed by a technical interview.
Finally, another behavioral interview.
Basically, there are four interviews.
This is a very standard process, but each level is harder than the previous one. The technical questions are asked in a really tough environment, with two software engineers grilling you on the topics.
Questions
String manipulation. Array sorting. Summation.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 76 interview experiences for the Microsoft SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Great learning opportunitySWE Intern • Former EmployeeJune 11, 2023Pros: Great people to learn from.Cons: None that I noticed in my team.
- 4.0Nice but slowSWE Intern • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 29, 2023Pros: Really good work-life balance and supportive culture.Cons: Can be slow and feel bloated. Some people don't have much work to do.
- 5.0Great Environment, Hectic For FreshersSWE Intern • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaApril 24, 2025Pros: A very good environment to prosper.Cons: A little hectic for freshers.
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