Microsoft Solutions Architect (Staff Level) - Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide
Solutions Architect
Microsoft
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Microsoft's Solutions Architect interview process for Staff-level candidates includes an initial recruiter screening, a technical phone screen covering Azure architecture and design concepts, followed by 5 on-site interview rounds lasting approximately 5-6 hours total. The process evaluates technical depth in Azure services and architecture patterns, customer-centric solution design capabilities, system design and scalability thinking, behavioral competencies including collaboration and conflict resolution, and communication skills through technical presentations. Staff-level expectations emphasize complex project ownership, mentorship of senior colleagues, and strategic influence on architectural decisions.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Phone Technical Screen
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
On-site Round 1: System Design & Architecture Deep Dive
60 min7 focus topicssystem design
4
On-site Round 2: Azure Services, Patterns & Technical Depth
60 min7 focus topicstechnical
5
On-site Round 3: Customer Solution Design & Requirement Analysis
60 min7 focus topicscase study
6
On-site Round 4: Behavioral & Competency-Based Interview
60 min7 focus topicsbehavioral
7
On-site Round 5: Technical Presentation & Customer Communication
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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