Microsoft Staff Frontend Developer Interview Preparation Guide
Frontend Developer
Microsoft
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 2/18/2026
Microsoft's Staff Frontend Developer interview process combines multiple technical and behavioral assessments designed to evaluate deep expertise, architectural thinking, and cross-functional impact. The process spans recruiter screening, technical phone screens, and 5-6 onsite rounds covering React/UI coding, algorithms, frontend system design, technical depth discussions, and behavioral evaluation. For Staff level, expectations focus on architectural decisions, performance optimization at scale, mentorship of senior engineers, and strategic contributions to platform evolution.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min3 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: React/Frontend Coding
120 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: Algorithm and Data Structures
90 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3: Frontend System Design
120 min6 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 4: Technical Deep Dive
90 min6 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 5: Behavioral and Hiring Manager Round
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral