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Interview Experience 1: SDE-1 Role (2024)
Section titled “Interview Experience 1: SDE-1 Role (2024)”Candidate Background: B.Tech CS, 8.5 CGPA, IIT
OA Experience:
- Solved 3 out of 4 problems completely
- All test cases passed
- Advanced to interviews
Technical Interview 1 (50 minutes):
- Coding question: Merge Intervals (solved optimally)
- System design: Design a URL shortener
- Discussion on time/space complexity
Technical Interview 2 (55 minutes):
- Coding question: Course Schedule (solved)
- Advanced DSA: Graph algorithms discussion
- Project deep dive
Hiring Manager Round (45 minutes):
- Technical depth questions
- Microsoft values discussion
- Behavioral questions
HR Interview (25 minutes):
- Why Microsoft?
- Career goals
- Salary discussion
Result: Selected for SDE-1 role, ₹50 LPA
Tips: Focus on optimal solutions, explain approach clearly, demonstrate Microsoft values.
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