Microsoft Software Engineer - Intern interview questions
Updated May 11, 2026
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Software Engineer - Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Microsoft with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer - Intern roles take an average of 150 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Microsoft overall takes an average of 44 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Microsoft as a Software Engineer - Intern according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Phone interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
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It was through microsoft engage program.Our resumes were shortlisted and then we were assigned one group of project along with mentors and then we have to build the project and if they liked the project an interview was scheduled
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Dublín, Dublín) in Aug 2023
Interview
First there was an online assessment which consisted of 2 algorithms problems. After one week or so I had HR interview. It only took 1/2 hour. It was with questions from the CV, random questions and also about teamwork during projects. Finally, I had technical 3h interview.
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Tell me more about this project from your CV How would you explain recursion to a 5 year old
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Noida) in Jul 2022
Interview
I was part of summer internship 2023 and I had 2 technical interview rounds. 1hr interview each, and interviewers were very kind and supportive. Overall the experience was great. Internship experience is also great, had the opportunity to work on sites. Microsoft is an amazing company to work. Great ecosystem and work life style.