Microsoft·Software Engineer

Microsoft Software Engineer interview experience

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

My interviews felt average, and the content itself was mixed in a way that left me a bit unsure what they were prioritizing.

One part was built around an “AI-assisted coding” style exercise where I was told to write code using AI and then explain what I’d done.

Another section focused on memory management, and that question felt completely off the hook to me—like it didn’t match the rest of the flow or my expectations for the role.

I didn’t get an offer. Looking back, the biggest thing I took away was that the process didn’t feel consistently aligned, so even if I was able to respond, the overall experience didn’t build confidence the way a more coherent set of rounds would have.

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