Microsoft AI Engineer (Entry Level) - Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide
AI Engineer
Microsoft
entry
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
Microsoft's AI Engineer interview process for entry-level candidates follows a structured pipeline: initial recruiter screening to assess background and cultural fit, followed by a 60-minute online technical assessment covering coding and ML fundamentals. Successful candidates proceed to an onsite interview loop consisting of five rounds focusing on data structures and algorithms, machine learning theory, deep learning and neural networks, generative AI/NLP and system design, and finally a behavioral round. The entire process typically spans 4-6 weeks from initial application to offer.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Online Technical Assessment
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Interview: Coding and Data Structures
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Technical Interview: Machine Learning Fundamentals
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Technical Interview: Deep Learning and Neural Networks
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Technical Interview: Generative AI, NLP, and System Design
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Behavioral Interview
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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