Round 2: Problem Solving & Algorithmic Thinking

In the second round, I was presented with algorithmic problems that required critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Some of the questions asked were:

  • Implement Depth-First Search (DFS) traversal on a graph.
  • Solve the Two Sum problem using hash maps.
  • Reverse a linked list iteratively and recursively.

Microsoft Internship Interview Experience for SDE Position 2025

Interview Experience at Microsoft SDE Intern Position

I had the privilege of interviewing for the Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern position at Microsoft, and the experience was both challenging and rewarding. The interview process consisted of multiple rounds, each designed to assess different aspects of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and coding ability.

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Round 1: Technical Screening

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Round 2: Problem Solving & Algorithmic Thinking

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Round 3: Data Structures

The third round focused on data structures and their implementations. I was asked to:...

Round 4: System Design

In the system design round, I was given a high-level scenario and asked to design a system to address the requirements. This round evaluated my ability to design scalable and efficient systems. Some topics discussed were:...

Round 5: Behavioral Interview

The final round was a behavioral interview where I had the opportunity to discuss my experiences, projects, and motivations for joining Microsoft. The interviewer asked questions about my past experiences, teamwork, and problem-solving approach....