I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Tokio)
Interview
Online application, further details regarding work experience and detailed experience of programming experience and projects. Final interview (via Skype for internationals or at the Shinagawa office for locals) with 3 separate interviewers.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
For a given feature (depending on the team you're applying for), who is the target audience?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Seattle, WA) in Nov 2018
Interview
Single On campus interview with brief technical and product design question, on site with more in depth product design / execution questions. On site was 5 total interviews throughout the day, apparently the last interview is 'as appropriate.'
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Oct 2017
Interview
3 rounds of interviewing: On campus recruitment, phone interview and then onsite interview. The phone interview was for 30 minutes and the Onsite interview was 6 one on one meetings with current program managers.