Morgan Stanley Software Engineer interview experience

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TokyoPosted May 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process included a screening test and then moved into live interviews, but it started with a tough assessment phase.

The online screening felt challenging—there was a HireVue component involved, so I had to be ready not just for problem-solving but also for how the platform handled the interaction. The main theme was to thoroughly review data structures, and they also highlighted how Japanese competency could help.

On top of that, the overall process dragged out. After roughly two and a half months, they still didn’t have an answer and put the position on hold. That time gap made the uncertainty feel heavy, and it was hard to stay motivated when there wasn’t real progress.

Even with the effort I put into

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