Microsoft Systems Engineer (Senior Level) Interview Preparation Guide

Microsoft's interview process for senior-level technical roles typically consists of an initial recruiter screening followed by 1-2 phone technical rounds and 4-5 onsite rounds conducted over 1-2 days. The process evaluates technical depth (system design and architecture), problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and cultural alignment. For systems-focused roles, emphasis is placed on infrastructure design, scalability, distributed systems thinking, and hands-on troubleshooting capabilities.