Senior Test Automation Engineer Interview Preparation Guide for Microsoft
Test Automation Engineer
Microsoft
Senior
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Microsoft's Senior Test Automation Engineer interview typically consists of a recruiter screening phase followed by technical phone screen and a comprehensive onsite day including system design, automation architecture, CI/CD integration, technical problem-solving, and behavioral assessment. The interview process emphasizes designing scalable test automation solutions, infrastructure thinking, and ability to influence team strategy while remaining hands-on.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: Test Automation System Design
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 2: Automation Framework Deep-Dive & Code Review
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3: CI/CD Integration & Test Infrastructure
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 4: Problem-Solving & Technical Depth
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 5: Behavioral & Team Leadership
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral