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Microsoft Principal Product Manager Interview Experience

Microsoft · Senior staff · Product Manager

ResultGot the offer ✓
Timespan3 weeks
DifficultyMedium
Rounds3

Interview process

Straight forward, easy behavior, one system design. Overall similar to how Amazon interviews.

HM was bit tough, I couldn't read if she is interested or if she is forced to interview me. But Skip, and everyone else were super nice.

Interview rounds · 3

  1. 1

    Final / onsite round

    1. Q1. Design the system architecture for WhatsApp.
  2. 2

    Technical round

    1. Q1. Design a database schema for a fitness app.
  3. 3

    Phone screen

    1. Q1. Have you worked with AI or generative AI products before?

Tips from the candidate

No, straight forward questions. All interviewers were super helpful. Went above and beyond to answer questions.

One interviewer was very kind, and guided me towards a correct answer too.

Company culture

Coming from amazon, every interviewer were super nice, almost all of them stayed over time to answer questions to my satisfaction.

Details

CompanyMicrosoft
RoleProduct Manager
LevelSenior staff
LocationUnited States
InterviewedDec 2024
Questions asked3