Cracking Microsoft’s Software Engineer Interview: Tackling Complex Coding Challenges

Microsoft | Software Engineer | Interview Experience

Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified

Interview Process

In this video interview, I was asked a mix of behavioral and technical questions. The interview lasted about 45 minutes, and the interviewer was very friendly and encouraging. I felt that they were genuinely interested in understanding my thought process rather than just looking for the correct answer.

Technical Questions

  1. Reverse Linked List (Linked List)
  2. Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters (Sliding Window)

Tips & Insights

I shared my experience about working in a team and how I dealt with conflicts, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration. For the technical challenges, I focused on explaining my thought process and considering edge cases before coding.