Experiences

Microsoft Online Coding Challenge Experience: Automated LeetCode

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A candidate shares their experience with Microsoft’s automated online coding assessment — two intense algorithmic challenges graded entirely by machine. No human interaction, no partial credit, and a strict time limit. The story provides insight into the modern hiring trends dominated by LeetCode-style tests, and the fading human touch in technical interviews.

Microsoft SSE Online Assessment

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I recently took Microsoft's online assessment for a Software Engineer role. The challenge involved minimizing the difference between two large numbers using the fewest swaps. Here's how I approached it...

Microsoft Summer Internship

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I recently took the Microsoft Summer Internship Online Assessment (OA) for India, and I wanted to share my experience to help others prepare. The OA consisted of two coding challenges...

Microsoft Hiring Drive

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I recently participated in a Microsoft Hiring Drive and went through multiple rounds of interviews.