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Microsoft Software Engineer interview experience

L61/L62Posted Apr 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

After a recruiter reached out, I took a Codility online assessment.

It had two medium-difficulty problems that focused on arrays and strings, and once I cleared that, I moved into four virtual interview rounds. The vibe was straightforward and technical throughout, with the interview questions still centered on arrays/strings style problem-solving.

After I finished the last virtual round, I got positive feedback from HR the same day, and I ended up being offered the Software Engineer II role. I remember being relieved more than anything—everything felt like it was moving quickly once the assessment gate was passed. Looking back, the part that stuck with me

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