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Microsoft interviews are known for their collaborative approach and focus on growth mindset. Unlike some tech companies that focus purely on algorithms, Microsoft evaluates candidates holistically — technical skills, problem-solving approach, collaboration, and cultural fit all matter equally. The "As Appropriate" (AA) interview with a senior leader is unique to Microsoft.
Typical Microsoft interview process:
Microsoft transformed under Satya Nadella's leadership. These values are central to every interview.
Believe abilities can be developed. Embrace challenges, learn from criticism, find lessons in others' success. This is THE core value at Microsoft.
Deeply understand customer needs. Build products that solve real problems. Listen to feedback and iterate continuously.
Value different perspectives. Create an environment where everyone can do their best work. Inclusion drives innovation.
Collaborate across teams. Put company success above team success. Break down silos and work together.
Create technology that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Impact matters.
Act with integrity. Respect privacy. Build secure products. Earn and maintain customer trust.
45-60 minutes. 1-2 problems. Microsoft is more forgiving than Meta — you can often work through problems collaboratively with the interviewer.
Design large-scale systems. Often Microsoft-specific products. Focus on Azure services and enterprise scenarios.
Object-oriented design or API design. More common at Microsoft than other companies.
Unique to Microsoft. A senior leader (often Director+) makes the final hire decision. Mix of behavioral and technical. This person can override other interviewers.
Balanced technical and behavioral assessment.
Product thinking, design, and stakeholder management.
Deep Azure knowledge and customer-facing skills.
ML fundamentals, statistics, and applied problem solving.
Focus on core data structures: arrays, strings, trees, linked lists, graphs. Solve 40-50 LeetCode problems tagged "Microsoft". Medium difficulty is most common.
Study distributed systems and practice OO design. Learn Azure basics if targeting cloud teams. Practice designing Microsoft products.
Prepare stories showing growth mindset, collaboration, and learning from failure. Read Satya Nadella's "Hit Refresh" to understand Microsoft culture.
Do full mock loops. Practice for the AA interview — be ready for anything. Research your target team and product deeply.
✓ Show growth mindset — talk about learning from failures
✓ Collaborate with interviewer — it's encouraged
✓ Research your target product/team deeply
✓ Prepare thoughtful questions about the team
✗ Don't be arrogant — humility matters
✗ Don't ignore the AA — it's the most important round
✗ Don't dismiss Azure — learn the basics
✗ Don't focus only on coding — behavioral matters equally
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