I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Microsoft (Melbourne) in Jan 2025
Interview
Easy interview. The recruiter called me and in a week the interviews are arranged. Since it was for one of the MS clients, then they rushed everything to hire someone.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions like what the bias variance trade-off in machine learning. The job title was about Data science skills but in the interview it turned out it is a sales position where data scientist must sell the Microsoft products to the clients. Hence the marketing skills played important roles.
The interviews were quite straight to the point and needed a medium level Data Structures and Algorithms question. Along with it a case based approach to questions which is easy if basics are strong.
I anticipate a behavioral interview with the hiring manager and potentially other team members. This stage focuses on my soft skills, problem-solving abilities, communication style, and how I work in a team environment. I also expect to discuss my past projects in detail, explaining my approach, the challenges I faced, and the results I achieved. Finally, there might be a final interview with senior leadership before a decision is made. Throughout the process, I'm encouraged to ask questions about the team, the projects, and the company culture
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had to deal with missing data. What was your approach
Explain the difference between bias and variance in machine learning