Microsoft

Three rounds: one with the hiring manager, one technical, and one case study presentation. It went very well. The hiring focus was on potential rather than current knowledge. They explained the position and role in quite some detail, as well as their

Based on the recruiter's email, I was expecting the conversation to include questions around my C++ coding skills and prior experience relevant to the role, and LeetCode-style coding in C++. However, the discussion only focused on the hiring manager

It was an interview involving multiple skills assessments and interactions with several tech leads, followed by a series of technical tests. Everyone assessed things differently. Overall, they were expecting more than what they required.