Microsoft Interview Questions (2026)

95 questions across 10 categories · Updated April 2026

Microsoft interviews focus on problem-solving, coding, and system design — but also place significant weight on collaboration and growth mindset (core to Microsoft's culture). Interviews typically span 4–5 rounds and cover data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and behavioral questions aligned with Microsoft's values.

Algorithms

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Split Array Largest Sum

Hard

Alien Dictionary

Algorithms

Split Array Largest Sum

Alien Dictionary

Symmetric Tree

House Robber II

Russian Doll Envelopes

Reverse Nodes in k-Group

Count Complete Tree Nodes

Maximum Length of Repeated Subarray

Median of Two Sorted Arrays

Range Sum Query - Immutable

Delete Operation for Two Strings

Meeting Rooms II

Wiggle Sort II

Behavioral

Experience with Monitoring Dashboards

Delegating a Critical Task

Experience with Data Migration

Mentoring a Low Performer

Working with a Highly Critical Person

Long-Term vs. Short-Term Goals

What is a weakness you have identified in yourself?

Convincing Stakeholders of a Technical Solution

Handling Scope Creep

Received Constructive Criticism

Setting Team Goals

Reacting to a Competitive Move

Coding

How do you implement binary search on a sorted array?

How do you sort an array of 0s, 1s, and 2s in linear time?

What is Kadane's Algorithm and how does it work?

How do you arrange buildings to ensure clear sea views optimally?

How do you arrange buildings to ensure a clear view of the sea?

How would you sort an array of 0s, 1s, and 2s in linear time?

What is the most efficient way to count all paths in an mXn grid?

How do you determine if a binary tree is height-balanced?

How do you sort an array containing only 0s, 1s, and 2s efficiently?

Data Structures

Convert Binary Tree to Doubly Linked List in Place

Implement a Dynamic Array/Vector

Design a Doubly Linked List with Head and Tail

Detect Cycle in a Linked List

Binary Tree Inorder Traversal (Iterative)

Find Duplicate Subtrees (Postorder & Map)

Reconstruct Itinerary (Graph & Stack)

Design a Twitter Feed (Conceptual Data Storage)

Reorder List

Design a Data Stream Median Finder

Implement a Circular Queue

Implement a Priority Queue using a Heap

Implement a Queue using a Circular Array

Count Complete Tree Nodes (Optimized)

Implement a Trie with Deletion

DSA

Explain the concept of graph components in data structures?

How would you find the element that appears exactly once in an array?

What is the minimum number of meeting rooms required for overlapping meetings?

How do you delete a node without access to its parent in a linked list?

How do you delete a node given only its pointer in a singly linked list?

What is Kadane's Algorithm and how does it solve the maximum subarray problem?

How do you implement Matrix Chain Multiplication using Dynamic Programming?

Explain the concept of graph components and their types?

HR

What is your expected salary and why do you expect it?

Please introduce yourself in the context of your career goals?

Machine Learning

What steps are necessary to validate output from an automated learning system?

What is Decision Tree Classification and how does it work?

Product Strategy

Prioritize Features for a New Cloud Service

Product Vision for the Future of Remote Work Tools

Design a System to Handle Customer Feedback at Scale

Design an Experiment to Test a New Checkout Flow

Design a Feature to Increase Data Security Proactively

Design a Feature to Proactively Notify Users of Technical Issues

Design a Feedback System for Bug Reports

Acquisition Strategy for Microsoft Teams Competitor

Product Strategy for Microsoft Office 365 in the Age of AI

Design a Feature to Support A/B Testing Infrastructure

Pricing Model for a New B2B SaaS Tool