Senior UX Designer Interview Preparation Guide - Microsoft
UX Designer
Microsoft
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's interview process for senior-level UX Designer roles typically includes an initial recruiter screening, followed by 1-2 phone rounds with senior designers/hiring managers, and 4-5 onsite rounds that assess design expertise, system thinking, collaboration, and cultural alignment. The process evaluates your ability to tackle complex design challenges, lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor junior designers, and drive product vision while maintaining user-centric thinking.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Design Portfolio and Case Study Review
60 min5 focus topicscase study
3
Technical UX Design Challenge
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
System Design / Complex Problem Solving
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Behavioral and Collaboration Interview
50 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Design Leadership and Vision Interview
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral