Microsoft Software Engineer interview experience

I had to solve multiple DSA problems under a time limit, and in my case I was able to get through everything quickly in the first coding interview—solving several data-structure questions—and then use backtracking in the next one.

Even though I was prepared for technical difficulty, the biggest swing factor was interviewer behavior. One interviewer pushed hard and introduced extra detail in a way that felt like they were trying to create stress, while another part of the process felt more straightforward and relaxed. The scheduling and format itself was manageable, but the experience