Microsoft Software Engineer interview experience

Even when the topics were connected to real-world problems, the sheer volume changed the experience from “focused technical evaluation” to “constant throughput.”

The questions themselves were described as tied to actual work, which I appreciated, because it felt less abstract than generic puzzles. But the structure made it hard to go deep on any one area; I spent a lot of time trying to pace myself through question after question.

I didn’t get an offer. My honest reflection was that I understood what they were trying to evaluate, but the format made the evaluation feel less about my best