Questions that have appeared at Microsoft for an Engineering (Case Study) interview.

1. Problem Solving

Question: Describe a situation where you found a solution to a problem that was not within your area of expertise. How did you handle it?

Question: Can you explain a situation where you had to solve a complex problem without having all the necessary information upfront?

Question: Give an example of a time when you had to troubleshoot a technical issue under pressure. What steps did you take and what was the result?

2. Project Management

Question: Describe a project you led where you had to manage a team with different skill sets. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

Question: Can you share an example of a project where you had to balance quality, time and cost? How did you prioritize and what was the outcome?

Question: How have you handled a project that was off-track? What steps did you take to get it back on track?

3. Innovation and Creativity

Question: Describe a situation where you had to come up with an innovative solution to a challenge. What was the problem and how did your solution impact the outcome?

Question: Can you share an example when you used a creative approach to solve a technical problem?

Question: Tell us about a time when you took a risk in order to bring about a technological innovation. What was the risk and what was the result?

4. Collaboration and Teamwork

Question: Can you give an example of a time when you had to collaborate with a difficult team member? How did you handle the situation?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to bridge the gap between the technical team and the non-technical stakeholders. How did you ensure everyone was on the same page?

Question: Share an example of a conflict you experienced in a project team. How did you resolve it?

5. Adaptability and Learning

Question: Describe a time when you had to quickly learn a new technology or tool to complete a project. How did you approach this?

Question: Can you share an example of a project that required you to adapt to changes mid-way? How did you handle it?

Question: Give an example of a time when you made a mistake in a project. How did you learn from it and apply those learnings in future projects?