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Updated 4 Jun 2025

Microsoft Research Software Engineer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
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I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Tell me your self
  • Q2. What porpose you like to join this company
  • Q3. What is your skill

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - thanks you for join this company
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Binary tree based coding test
  • Ans. 

    Implement a function to traverse a binary tree and return its values in a specific order.

    • Use Depth-First Search (DFS) for pre-order, in-order, or post-order traversal.

    • Example of pre-order: Visit root, then left subtree, then right subtree.

    • Example of in-order: Visit left subtree, then root, then right subtree.

    • Example of post-order: Visit left subtree, then right subtree, then root.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Heap data structure algorithm test
  • Ans. 

    Heap data structure is a binary tree where each node is greater than or equal to its children.

    • Heap can be implemented as a binary heap or a Fibonacci heap.

    • Common operations on a heap include insert, delete, and extract min/max.

    • Heap is often used in priority queues and sorting algorithms like heap sort.

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
-

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How can security be managed in an Azure environment?
  • Ans. 

    Security in Azure environment can be managed through various measures such as network security groups, Azure Security Center, encryption, and access control.

    • Implement network security groups to control inbound and outbound traffic to virtual machines.

    • Utilize Azure Security Center to monitor and improve the security posture of resources.

    • Enable encryption at rest and in transit to protect data stored in Azure services.

    • Us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How can security be managed in an Azure environment?
  • Ans. 

    Security in Azure can be managed through various tools and best practices.

    • Implementing Azure Security Center for threat detection and monitoring

    • Using Azure Active Directory for identity and access management

    • Enforcing network security using Azure Firewall and Network Security Groups

    • Encrypting data at rest and in transit using Azure Key Vault and SSL/TLS

    • Regularly updating and patching virtual machines and services

    • Leverag...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic data structure questions and a library system design scenario.

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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Which technologies your interested to work
  • Q2. Question related to Java coding
  • Q3. Question from C language
  • Q4. Question from AI & ML

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare on all the latest technologies, brush your regular skills

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about your experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident adn clear when you answer

I applied via Amcat and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Refer R S Agarwal book for apptitude

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Write a c program on fractional numbers
  • Ans. 

    A C program to perform arithmetic operations on fractional numbers.

    • Use float or double data type to store fractional numbers.

    • Use scanf() to take input from the user.

    • Perform arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

    • Use printf() to display the result.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared refer R S Agarwal book for apptitude test

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. They asked about dbms questions in the form of table formate
  • Q2. They asked code for some python program

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Firstly they conducted computer based technical exam and then after qualifying that then we will go for face face interview and then lastly HR round will be held.
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 1. tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was nice, but since Im not great at coding I didn't do well

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

1.It covers all aptitude topics, and English sentences
2.Essay writing
3.Coding

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. In TR , languages which u mentioned in resume they will ask Basic programing Questions on Btech project They will say one idea , we need to tell the logic how can we develop (it may varies)
  • Q2. Testing questions Polymorphism, abstraction,constructors, SQL basics
Round 3 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q5. Knowledge about updated technologies

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Resume is important for your TR. Mention only languages u know well.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Ans. 

    I come from a supportive family that values education and hard work, which has greatly influenced my career path in technology.

    • Parents: My parents are both educators, instilling a love for learning and curiosity in me from a young age.

    • Siblings: I have a younger sister who is pursuing a degree in computer science, and we often collaborate on tech projects together.

    • Family Values: Our family emphasizes the importance of p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I bring a unique blend of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for innovation that aligns with your team's goals.

    • Strong technical skills: Proficient in languages like Python and Java, demonstrated by developing a web application that improved user engagement by 30%.

    • Problem-solving mindset: Successfully resolved a critical bug in a production system under tight deadlines, ensuring minimal downtime.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q4. What are your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    I expect a competitive salary based on my skills, experience, and industry standards, ideally in the range of $X to $Y.

    • Research industry standards: For example, Glassdoor or Payscale can provide insights into average salaries for similar roles.

    • Consider your experience: If you have 5 years of experience, you might expect a higher salary than someone just starting.

    • Factor in location: Salaries can vary significantly based...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    I excel in problem-solving and teamwork, but I sometimes struggle with time management under tight deadlines.

    • Strength: Strong problem-solving skills - I enjoy tackling complex coding challenges, like optimizing algorithms for better performance.

    • Strength: Effective teamwork - I thrive in collaborative environments, having successfully led a project with cross-functional teams.

    • Weakness: Time management - I occasionally u...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Tell me about yourself.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Do you have technical certifications? How many programming languages do you known? How many development tools have you used?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have technical certifications and I am proficient in multiple programming languages and development tools.

    • I have certifications in Java and Python

    • I am proficient in Java, Python, C++, and JavaScript

    • I have used development tools such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, and PyCharm

  • Answered by AI

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Microsoft Research Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Microsoft Research Software Engineer interview?
Microsoft Research interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Microsoft Research interview process are Coding Test and Technical.
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