Microsoft interview experience Real time questions & tips from candidates to crack your interview
SDE - 1
Microsoft
3 rounds | 3 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: 1 month
Topics: Data Structures, System Design, Dynamic Programming, Graphs, Trees, Moving Pointers
Tip 1 : Prepare regularly
Tip 2 : Think of all possible approaches and solution
Application process
Where: Linkedin
Eligibility: No criteria
Tip 1 : Have a well-structured resume
Tip 2 : Know your past experiences in depth
Interview rounds
01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 minutes
Interview date26 May 2021
Coding problem1
Online Coding test - to be taken any time during the day
1. Maximum Points On Straight Line
Hard
10m average time
90% success
0/120
Asked in companies
You are given a 2-D plane, and some 'N' integer coordinates in the form of (X, Y), where 'X' is the x-coordinate and 'Y' is the y-coordinate, all of which lie on that plane. You need to find the maximum number of coordinates among these which can form a straight line.
Note:
1. All the coordinates are integer coordinates.
2. There can be two identical coordinates.
02
Round
Easy
Face to Face
Duration60 minutes
Interview date25 Jun 2021
Coding problem1
Manager Discussion Round
1. Technical Question
During development of last work experience what could I have done better to optimise the previous work
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Have good understanding of past experiences
Tip 2 : Explain clearly the work you have done
03
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration30 minutes
Interview date26 Jun 2021
Coding problem1
HR Round
asking general questions about my background, education and hobbies
1. Basic HR Questions
Tell me about your achievements and participations in college
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Do not talk only about educational achievements
Tip 2 : Show them your qualities through past experiences
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