Microsoft QA Engineer (Senior Level) Interview Preparation Guide
QA Engineer
Microsoft
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's interview process for Senior Level QA Engineers typically includes multiple stages: an initial recruiter screening, technical phone screens focusing on testing methodologies and automation frameworks, technical assessment rounds evaluating test automation and quality engineering expertise, system design rounds for testing architecture, behavioral interviews assessing leadership and cross-functional collaboration, and onsite rounds with various stakeholders. The process evaluates technical depth, testing acumen, leadership potential, problem-solving ability, and cultural fit with Microsoft's values.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Test Automation and Frameworks
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Quality Strategy and Testing Methodologies
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Technical Round 1 - System Design for Testing and Architecture
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Technical Round 2 - Bug Analysis and Quality Problem-Solving
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Behavioral and Leadership Round
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral