Microsoft Applied Scientist (AS) Interview Guide
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Microsoft Applied Scientist (AS) Interview Experiences
3Real experiences from candidates who have gone through this interview process. Share your experience
Machine Learning Engineer
MicrosoftEntry Level / L3United States
Submitted Aug 8, 2026
HybridMarch 2026RejectedDifficult
How was the overall interview process?
What went well: The live coding and system architecture rounds went smoothly. I was able to articulate my design choices clearly, especially around API design, database strategy, and maintaining high availability for microservices. What di… see more
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Machine Learning Engineer
MicrosoftMid Level / L4India
Submitted Aug 25, 2026
OnsiteFebruary 2025Got offerModerate
How was the overall interview process?
The interview process was well structured and covered a good mix of DSA, ML theory, and ML system design. The problem-solving and technical discussions went well, and the questions were relevant to the role. I felt I could have prepared mor… see more
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