1. Application & Resume Screen You apply online or via a recruiter referral. Recruiter reviews your resume for role fit (skills, experience, impact). 2. Recruiter Phone Screen (30–45 min) Background, experience, motivation High-level questions about your skills Role expectations, location, level, compensation range 👉 Goal: Are you a mutual fit? 3. Technical / Functional Phone or Video Interview Depends on the role: Software / Data / Engineering Coding (DSA, problem-solving) System design (for mid/senior roles) Sometimes take-home or live coding Product / Program / Business Roles Case studies Role-specific scenarios Stakeholder & execution questions 4. Final Round (Virtual or Onsite) Usually 3–5 interviews, same day. You’ll be assessed on: Technical or role expertise Problem-solving Communication Culture fit using Microsoft values Microsoft’s Culture Focus They heavily emphasize: Growth Mindset Collaboration Customer obsession Learning from failure Expect behavioral questions like: “Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned.” 5. Hiring Committee & Offer Interviewers submit feedback Hiring committee reviews Recruiter extends offer (level, comp, team match) ⏱ Timeline: anywhere from 2–6 weeks, sometimes longer.