Microsoft SDE2 Interview Experience

Years of Experience: 4.9
Last Company: Inmobi

Interview Process Overview

1. Online Assignment

   • Format: 2 data structures and algorithms questions.
   • Duration: 100 minutes.
   • Difficulty Level: Medium on LeetCode, leaning towards medium-hard.

2. Onsite Interviews (Full Day Hiring Drive)

   • Round 1: Data Structures and Algorithms
     • Question: One problem ranging from easy to medium level.
   • Round 2: Ds Algo Design Question
     • Question: Design an LRU (Least Recently Used) cache.
   • Round 3: Android Low-Level Design
     • Question: Design an Instagram feed page.
     • Focus: Android components such as RecyclerView, structure, and architecture.
   • Round 4: High-Level Design + Hiring Manager + Culture Fit
     • Discussion on work experience, projects, and resume.
     • Included a few design questions,ideas

Verdict

• Outcome: Hired for SDE2 L61 Level

Interview Date: October 2024