Microsoft·Software Engineer

Microsoft Software Engineer interview experience

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Ho Chi Minh CityPosted Feb 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process was multiple structured stages: an online assessment first, then an HR screening round, then a technical screening, and finally a technical loop for anyone who advanced.

I didn’t make it past the first technical screening.

That round was a face-to-face style live interview where I had to solve a LeetCode medium-to-hard problem within a strict 60-minute timeframe. What made it especially tough wasn’t only getting to a correct and efficient algorithm—it also required me to clearly explain my thought process, the trade-offs I was considering, and the complexity analysis as I went. On top of coding, I was asked computer science fundamentals questions, covering data structures and core algorithm concepts.

Between the time pressure and the depth of fundamentals

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