Microsoft QA Engineer (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide

Microsoft's QA Engineer interview process for Staff level typically spans 2-4 weeks and includes an initial recruiter screening, technical phone screens focused on test automation and API testing, and 5-7 onsite rounds covering test strategy design, live automation coding, test infrastructure system design, behavioral competencies (adaptability, collaboration, customer focus, drive for results, sound judgment), and technical depth assessment. Staff-level candidates are evaluated not only on technical expertise but also on their ability to influence testing strategy across teams, mentor junior QA engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions around quality infrastructure.