Microsoft Software Engineer (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide

Microsoft's interview process for Staff Software Engineers spans 3-8 weeks and consists of 7 stages: recruiter screening, online technical assessment (Codility), phone screen interview, and 4 onsite rounds covering coding challenges, system design, and behavioral evaluation. The final stage is an executive-level interview (AA/ASAPP) with a senior leader. This comprehensive process evaluates technical depth, architectural leadership, cross-functional influence, mentoring capability, and cultural alignment with Microsoft's growth mindset values.