Microsoft·Software Engineer

Microsoft Software Engineer interview experience

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Redmond, WAPosted Jul 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

This was for an internship, so the questions ended up being easy overall.

I had two rounds: a phone screen and coding interviews. The phone screen was run by a non-technical recruiter and leaned heavily into STAR-style behavioral questions, with only light technical touchpoints.

Then I moved into the coding interview with experienced software engineers. The whole hiring process felt smooth, and it didn’t create a high-stakes vibe. I did receive an offer. What stood out was how calm the format was—between the recruiter conversation and then the coding discussion, it felt like they were trying to evaluate fit and communication without turning it into a stressful

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