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SDE - Intern
Microsoft
3 rounds | 3 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: 6 months
Topics: Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPS, Operating System, Dynamic Programming, Graphs, Tree, BST
Tip 1 : Prepare Data Structures and Algorithms concepts as well as coding questions properly. Prepare Topics like DP, Graphs, Tree, BST, Arrays, Sorting Algorithms (Most Important).
Tip 2 : Try to include at least 1-2 good Projects in your resume. Get the Resume reviewed by any mentor/senior before applying. Good Resume is very important for initial Shortlisting. Try to keep the Resume 1 page.
Tip 3 : Prepare the CS Fundamentals, OS, OOPs, DBMS, CN well before the interview.
Tip 4 : Try to give a mock interview with a senior or a friend or any mentor to get an idea. Prepare for HR based questions as well.
Tip 5 : Reading past interview experiences helps a lot.
Application process
Where: Company Website
Eligibility: Year of Graduation: 2023, CGPA: 7 and above, Course: B.Tech/B.E/Dual Degree, Branch: any, No pending backlogs, Strong CS Fundamentals and Coding principles required
Tip 1: Try to get a resume review by a mentor or senior before applying.
Tip 2: Keep the Resume 1 page long.
Tip 3: Try to include at least 1-2 good projects in your resume, mention coding events achievements.
Tip 4: Try to highlight some key-words.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration45 mins
Interview date6 Jun 2021
Coding problem1
The test was to be given Online, it was for 45 minutes and could be given anytime during the Day between 9 AM - 11 PM. The Round consisted of 20 Questions, 15 MCQs and 5 Subjective Type Questions.
1. Count Triplets in sorted DLL
Moderate
0/80
Asked in company
You are given a sorted doubly linked list and an integer value x. Your task is to count the number of triplets in the doubly linked list whose sum is equal to x.
02
Round
Medium
Assignment
Duration4 Weeks
Interview date14 Jun 2021
Coding problem1
1. Technical question
Need to make a fully functional Prototype of Microsoft Teams Clone by adapting to Agile methodologies.
Problem approach
Tip 1: Try to attend all the Sessions and AMAs and 1:1 with Mentors. Inform about the Progress and seek help wherever needed. Do ask for any resources to learn and start if you're a beginner.
Tip 2: Try to learn more than just implementing or copying the code from Stackoverflow/New York.
Tip 3: Make a good Demo Video and Presentation. Try to keep the UI/UX of the Application simple, if possible deploy the app.
03
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration60 mins
Interview date15 Jul 2021
Coding problem1
It was an AA round to be taken by a very senior person from Microsoft. The Interview lasted for about 50-60 minutes. It was a mix of both Techincal and behavioral, I was asked a simple DSA Question based on array, I started with a brute force approach and optimised it, also took care of the Edge Cases. After which he asked me question from Time Complexities, gave me some psuedo code and asked their time complexity, also asked questions from OOPS, and basic CS fundamentals.
At last discussed a bit about my Projects and then behavioral/HR based questions.
Finally, after the interview, I asked more about the company, projects, and expectations from intern and general feedback about me, and areas I can improve.
1. Basic HR Questions
Where do I want to see myself after 4-5 years down the career, what are my expectations. Asked me about how I manage to learn things at college, etc.
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