I got the internship using Microsoft Engage 2023. Initial selection was based on MCQ and algorithm test. After that one small project had to be done under the mentorship program. The topics were given. After that there were 2 rounds of interviews.
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*1st round* Only 1 DSA question was asked. Nothing else. https://leetcode.com/problems/valid-parentheses/ *2nd round* Only 1 DSA question asked. Nothing else. Practical data was given, a graph consisting data of bandwidth per minute for 1day. Need to take input using the appropriate data structure and then find out the hour with the maximum number of peaks.
good interviewer, pushing me in the right direction. it was a 45 minute interview. one question was asked.No introduction or formalities. It was a Technical Interview which took place after an OA. The wait was long between the two.
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft in Mar 2026
Interview
Online Interview in March. Tech interview + URAA interview back to back. Different interviewers but similar questions in both interviews. Self Introduction + Dive into projects in resume + Leetcode questions
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Choice of frontend tech stack; LRU Cache coding + explanation (especially about the data structure complexity)
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Microsoft in Feb 2026
Interview
It was very light and medium paced. Started with intro, moved to resume based questions then DSA and then fundamentals. The guy taking my interview was very chill and supportive.
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Question 1
1 DSA Questions, a bit about my resume and OS fundamentals