Cracking Microsoft: My Rigorous SDE 2 Interview with Challenging Algo Questions

Microsoft | Software Engineer | Interview Experience

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Interview Process

I had my interview with Microsoft for the MAIDAP SDE 2 position. The whole process was quite rigorous but insightful. Initially, I received an email to schedule a phone screen.

During the phone screen, I was asked both technical and behavioral questions. The technical questions revolved around data structures and algorithms. After clearing the phone screen, I was invited for a virtual onsite interview. There were multiple rounds focusing on coding challenges and system design problems. Interactive whiteboard sessions tested my problem-solving skills. The interviewers were very supportive and made the environment comfortable, sharing insights about the team culture and ongoing projects.

Technical Questions

  1. Binary Search (Binary Search)
  2. Fibonacci Tree Path Calculation (Tree, Dynamic Programming)
  3. Tree Distance Sum Problem (Tree, Graph)

Tips & Insights

Be prepared for both technical and behavioral questions. Familiarize yourself with data structures and algorithms, and practice coding challenges.