Microsoft

Technology / Software

Redmond, Washington, USA

228,000

Microsoft is a global technology powerhouse known for its software products, cloud services (Azure), AI innovations (Copilot), and enterprise solutions. In India, Microsoft has a massive presence with major development centers in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Noida, driving global product development.

Peak Hiring:July to November (Primary Campus), September to February (Internships)

Workflow Steps

The typical hiring process journey

Application & Resume Screening:

Candidates apply through the careers portal or campus drives. Strong academic record (7.0+ CGPA) and relevant skills are required.

Online Assessment (OA):

A 60–120 minute test focusing on DSA coding problems, MCQs on CS fundamentals, and sometimes logical reasoning, usually on Codility.

Recruiter Screen:

A preliminary conversation discussing background, interests, and motivation.

Interview Rounds

What to expect in the onsite/virtual loops

Round 1 (Online Assessment):

60-120 minutes on Codility. 2-3 algorithmic problems (Medium/Hard) and CS fundamental MCQs.

Round 2 (Technical - DSA):

45 minutes focusing on core Data Structures like Trees, HashMaps, and Dynamic Programming. Candidates must write clean, production-ready code.

Round 3 (Technical - LLD/HLD):

45-60 minutes focusing on Low-Level Design (e.g., designing a cache or thread-safe Singleton) or High-Level Design for experienced candidates.

Round 4 (Behavioral/Managerial - As-Appropriate):

45 minutes focused on past experiences, conflict resolution, and architectural deep-dives of previous work.

Important Topics

Aptitude

Behavioral (STAR Method)

HIGH PRIORITY

DSA

Dynamic Programming

MEDIUM PRIORITY

Strings & Arrays

HIGH PRIORITY

Trees and Heaps

HIGH PRIORITY

Core Subjects

Low-Level Design (LLD) & OOPS

HIGH PRIORITY

Operating Systems & DBMS

MEDIUM PRIORITY

Roles & Compensation

Software Engineer (Fresher):

Entry-level role focusing on coding, debugging, and feature development. (Comp: ₹28 Lakh – ₹1.13 Cr+ (Total Compensation including Base, RSUs, and Performance Bonus))

Software Engineer II (SDE-2):

Mid-level role expected to handle end-to-end component design and mentoring.

Senior Software Engineer:

Advanced role focusing on architecture, system design, and large-scale impact.

Principal Software Engineer:

High-level technical leadership and strategic engineering direction.

Active Openings3

Silicon Engineering INTERN

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Other

Hardware Engineering INTERN

INTERNSHIP

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Workflow Steps

Application & Resume Screening:

Online Assessment (OA):

Recruiter Screen:

Technical Interview Rounds:

Behavioral/Managerial Round:

Offer & Team Matching:

Interview Rounds

Round 1 (Online Assessment):

Round 2 (Technical - DSA):

Round 3 (Technical - LLD/HLD):

Round 4 (Behavioral/Managerial - As-Appropriate):

Aptitude

DSA

Core Subjects

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Roles & Compensation

Software Engineer (Fresher):

Software Engineer II (SDE-2):

Senior Software Engineer:

Principal Software Engineer:

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