Microsoft Data Engineer (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide 2025

The Microsoft Data Engineer interview process for Staff level is a comprehensive 4-6 week evaluation that combines phone screenings, technical assessments, and extensive onsite interviews. The process is entirely virtual and designed to assess both technical expertise in large-scale data systems and alignment with Microsoft's leadership culture. At the Staff level, emphasis is placed on architectural decisions, mentorship capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive impact across teams while working with Azure-native technologies and complex distributed data systems.[1][2]