Microsoft Software Engineer Internship interview questions
Updated Jun 6, 2026
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Question 1
How would you optimize a database query for faster performance?
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Sídney) in Oct 2024
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I interviewed for the internship position in 2024. The process consisted of two rounds. The first round included a technical question focused on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), along with a few behavioral questions. The second round varied significantly depending on the interviewer, with some focusing more on system design or technical discussions, while others leaning towards behavioural questions.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Tel Aviv) in Sep 2022
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OA, pretty easy one, but i dont remember the questions.
at the interview i got a graph question: create classes for puzzle pieces and solve the puzzle using graph methods (bfs / dfs)
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