I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Seattle, WA)
Interview
Had 5 45 minute interviews back to back with 15 minute breaks in between. The interviewers talk to each other while you are taking a break before the next one comes to get you. Mix of personality/behavioral and "What would you do in this scenario..." questions. Very laid back interviewers dress is casual and you can just act like you're having a normal conversation... while also writing code on a whiteboard.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Question about Data encryption over HTTPS websites and he drilled really deep asking questions like how secret and private keys work, how the secret key is shared, and how encryption of data actually takes place on websites.
Didn't get very far. Just finished the first interview. I thought it has gone well, but apparelrntly not. Screener is very time focused, and the whole process is very streamlined. There's no question that they're looking for the best people.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You are given two buckets. One holds 3 gallons and the other holds 5 gallons. Have do you make 4 gallons of water?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
Applied both online and through contacting a college recruiter for their internships. I had an on campus 30 minute interview that they use to decide whether to bring you to Washington for 4 additional interviews. Interview questions are about as expected, and the interviewer was very polite. Overall it was a very positive experience and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you simulate the functionality of a queue using 2 stacks