Microsoft Systems Engineer (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide

Microsoft's Systems Engineer interview process follows a structured 5-6 round approach spanning 2-4 weeks. It combines technical assessments (coding, infrastructure design, system troubleshooting), system design discussions tailored to large-scale infrastructure, and behavioral evaluations using the STAR method. The process assesses technical depth in systems architecture, infrastructure implementation, problem-solving clarity, scalability decisions, and alignment with Microsoft's core values of collaboration, adaptability, customer focus, and drive for results.