Microsoft QA Engineer Interview Preparation Guide (Mid-Level)
QA Engineer
Microsoft
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's interview process for QA Engineer positions typically consists of an initial recruiter screening, followed by 1-2 technical phone screens, and 4-5 onsite interview rounds. The process evaluates technical depth in test automation and quality engineering, test strategy and design thinking, API and integration testing knowledge, system design principles for testing infrastructure, and cultural fit through behavioral assessment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate hands-on coding ability, systematic testing methodology, and alignment with Microsoft's core values of collaboration, customer focus, and drive for results.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Test Automation & Coding
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1 - Test Strategy & Design
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2 - Live Automation Coding
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3 - API Testing & Test Design Techniques
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 4 - Testing for Quality at Scale (CI/CD, Test Infrastructure, Regression)
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 5 - Behavioral & Microsoft Culture Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral