I interviewed at Microsoft (Cambridge, East of England, England)
Interview
Whole day of interviews.
Presentation of research topic (1h)
2x theoretical research interviews (2h)
2x coding interviews (2h)
There is also lunch, which isn't technically an interview, but you can't let your guard down.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Bayes ML Vs classical ML
Queue implementation
Low level understanding of RNNs or LLMs
I spent hours preparing for the second interview but they cancelled an hour before. It appears they were never serious about hiring anyone or already had a candidate and were just going through the motions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would bring to this role that’s not on your resume?
I had two interviews with team leader and technical member to verify my skill levels and knowledge of machine learning and their goal.
The mood of interview process was very nice, but I could not be beyond next step.
Professional interview process with clear communication and well-structured questions. The interviewer was respectful and focused on relevant experience. Overall, a positive experience that provided good insight into the company’s culture and expectations.