Microsoft Software Engineer interview experience

The first part of the process was LeetCode-style coding, followed by additional LeetCode coding questions. From there, I had a system-design conversation and then another round that included a discussion with a hiring manager. Throughout, the overall difficulty was described to me as medium-level for the software engineer track.

Across the technical rounds, interviewers emphasized not just getting the solution to work, but also explaining my thought process clearly while I coded. The set of questions had that familiar LeetCode rhythm—build something step by step, then communicate why it