Microsoft Cloud Engineer interview experience

The day felt pretty structured and continuous, and I was speaking with people across levels—ranging from peers to leaders a couple layers above.

Each round covered a mix of things. I had to talk through my technical skills, handle consulting-style questions about how I’d work and communicate, and then there was a cultural-fit conversation tied to Microsoft’s value around learning and growing. It wasn’t just about getting the “right” answer; I could tell they were listening for how I thought and how consistently I could explain my reasoning from round to round.

Overall it felt like a serious