Solution Architect applicants have rated the interview process at Microsoft with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Solution Architect roles take an average of 96 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Microsoft overall takes an average of 55 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Microsoft as a Solution Architect according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 22%
One on one interview: 22%
Group panel interview: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Drug test: 11%
Personality test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
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Absolutely excellent experience—senior managers asked thoughtful and insightful questions that demonstrated their deep understanding. The interview process was quick and efficient, with no back and forth on scheduling or delays.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you find the right balance of solving customer needs vs the employer's needs?
1er Entretien RH de découverte
Boucle d'entretiens
- business case simulation d'un cas client,
- un entretien technique notamment sur les architecture et les technologies data
- un entretien avec le hiring manager fit avec les valeurs de l'entreprise et le manager.
Great interview Process. HR Screening, Technical Interview and two more rounds (one with Hiring Manager one with second line manager). Not too difficult but make sure you come prepared. Ask questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Situation based questions (a customer has rejected your proposal how do you continue the conversation)
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Singapore) in Jan 2026
Interview
Basic screening was nice, just had to share about my experiences and also my motivation for applying to the role, as well as how do I think this past experiences would help me excel in my role
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Introduce your past experiences and how do you think they are relevant to the role