Microsoft

It was pretty straightforward. You usually apply to join a team, and I interviewed with two teams. For the team I ended up joining, I did one phone interview, then four back-to-back technical interviews.

The interview process requires speaking with multiple software engineers after passing the initial phase of applying and online tests. Each engineer grades different focus areas: * Growth mindset * Technical skills * Design skills, etc.

There are four interviews in total. You are likely to be interviewed by a prospective teammate, so you need to always put your best foot forward. Two of the interviews will be coding challenges. Each is tailored to understand your problem-solving sk