1p3a Experience · Nov 2025

Microsoft Software Engineer Onsite Interview — Number of Rounds

SWE Onsite

Interview Experience

I recently completed the Microsoft interview process, which consisted of one HackerRank Online Assessment followed by three one-on-one rounds covering coding, system design, and behavioral topics. Alt

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I recently completed the Microsoft interview process, which consisted of one HackerRank Online Assessment followed by three one-on-one rounds covering coding, system design, and behavioral topics. Although I feel confident in my performance, there is a discrepancy between my experience and the frequently reported four or five-round structure. I am currently assessing whether a three-round loop is considered complete and standard, or if extra rounds are mandatory follow-ups that are typically scheduled after receiving positive initial feedback.

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This is a candidate experience report from a microsoft interview for a swe role during the onsite round reported in 2025.

It covers the following topics: System Design, Behavioral .