Microsoft Sales Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - Junior Level
Sales Engineer
Microsoft
Junior
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's Sales Engineer interview process for junior-level candidates combines technical assessments with sales acumen and customer-facing skills evaluation. The process emphasizes both technical depth and ability to communicate complex solutions to enterprise customers. Candidates proceed through initial recruiter screening, followed by technical and sales-focused phone interviews, then multiple onsite rounds assessing technical knowledge, sales capability, behavioral fit, and cultural alignment using the STAR method.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
25 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Sales Acumen and Customer Scenario Assessment
50 min5 focus topicscase study
4
Onsite Technical Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Behavioral Interview and Sales Simulation
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Hiring Manager Interview and Role Expectations Alignment
45 min4 focus topicsculture fit