microsoft | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified
Interview Process
The interview process consisted of four rounds. The first round involved a coding challenge where the candidate was given a string of preset patterns with numbers and operators. The task was to write the solution in a preferred programming language, with C# being the primary language used by the team.
The second round focused on behavioral questions, including a discussion about disagreements with colleagues. The candidate was asked to implement a caching mechanism with a time-to-live (TTL) feature and to design get and put APIs.
In the third round, the candidate was asked to describe their most challenging project and the most important skills for programmers.
The final round involved a technical question on binary tree traversal, specifically zig-zag level traversal.
Technical Questions
- Group Anagrams
- Zig-Zag Level Order Traversal of a Binary Tree
Tips & Insights
- Be prepared to discuss your past projects and the skills you consider essential for success in programming.
- Familiarize yourself with C# and the specific coding patterns used by the team.
- Practice coding problems related to tree structures and string manipulations.