Microsoft
Intern Software Engineer
Practice for Intern Software Engineer
Microsoft
Initial Screening & Cultural Fit
20 minutesThis round focuses on understanding the candidate's background, motivations, and alignment with Microsoft's core values and culture . It also includes basic technical questions to gauge foundational knowledge .
5 minutesTell me about yourself and why you are interested in a Software Engineer Intern position at Microsoft.
5 minutesDescribe a time you had to learn something new quickly to solve a problem.
5 minutesHow do you handle working in a diverse and inclusive team environment?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Technical Problem Solving
30 minutesThis round assesses the candidate's ability to solve coding problems, understand data structures and algorithms, and communicate their thought process clearly .
5 minutesGiven an array of integers, write a function to find the maximum sum of a contiguous subarray.
5 minutesExplain the difference between an array and a linked list. When would you use one over the other?
5 minutesHow would you detect a cycle in a linked list?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Behavioral & Project Deep Dive
30 minutesThis round explores the candidate's past experiences, focusing on teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and project-related skills . It also assesses the candidate's ability to articulate their contributions and learnings from previous projects .
5 minutesTell me about a challenging project you worked on. What were the technical details, and what role did you play?
5 minutesDescribe a time you had a conflict with a team member. How did you resolve it?
5 minutesTell me about a time you had to meet a tight deadline. How did you handle it?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.