Microsoft

The interview process was relatively smooth. Most of the calls were very interactive, as you would expect. The process started with a meeting with the recruiter. This was followed by four other stages, two of which involved some live coding.

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

A recruiter reached out via LinkedIn to gauge my interest in Microsoft, asking for my CV. I sent her my CV only to receive a Codility assessment link via email. The first question was simple with a catch, and the second was a far more complex dynam