Microsoft Machine Learning Engineer (Entry Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Machine Learning Engineer
Microsoft
entry
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
Microsoft's Machine Learning Engineer interview process is designed to comprehensively evaluate technical coding skills, machine learning theory, practical ML system design, and cultural alignment. The process typically begins with a recruiter screen, followed by an online technical assessment, and progresses through multiple technical interviews covering data structures, machine learning algorithms, and production systems, concluding with a behavioral assessment.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Online Technical Assessment
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Interview Round 1 - DSA and Problem Solving
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Technical Phone Interview Round 2 - Machine Learning Fundamentals
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Technical Interview Round 1 - Applied ML and Production Systems
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Technical Interview Round 2 - System Design for ML
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
7
Onsite Behavioral Interview Round 3 - Culture and Teamwork
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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