Microsoft Sales Engineer (Entry Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Sales Engineer
Microsoft
entry
5 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's Sales Engineer interview process for entry-level candidates is a structured, multi-stage evaluation designed to assess technical product knowledge, communication ability, customer-facing skills, and cultural fit. The process emphasizes real-world sales scenarios, technical depth, problem-solving, and collaboration. Candidates progress through recruiter screening, phone-based technical and sales assessments, and onsite interviews that evaluate product expertise, demo capabilities, consultative selling, and alignment with Microsoft values.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Sales Acumen and Communication Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
4
Onsite - Technical Deep Dive and Product Knowledge Interview
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite - Behavioral and Cultural Fit Interview
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral