Microsoft

Passed the first-round screener with the recruiter, where I was asked logic puzzle questions. I was told they would set up time for the next interview. After being strung along for two months, I was informed that the job opening was closed.

The first four interviewers must say YES to qualify for the AA (as appropriate) interview, which was a completely casual chat. Microsoft does not provide a sign-on bonus by default, but it can be negotiated. Having a counteroffer (which I did, from

Contractor role at Bing. Three rounds: * Two rounds of coding questions (medium and easy). * The last round was an interview by a Principal, who randomly picked a project from my resume and asked me to explain it.