Microsoft — Software Engineer, New Grad

Graduate Programme · Software Engineering

Status

Closing Soon

Location

Redmond, WA

Level

Graduate

Deadline

15 October 2026

Status checked against the firm's careers feed — last synced 9 October 2026.

Key details

Application deadline: 15 October 2026 — A deadline is the last date an application is accepted, not the date to aim for. Assessments and interview slots are scheduled in the order applications land.
Cover letter: Not required
Visa sponsorship: Listed as available for this programme. Eligibility is normally set per vacancy and per location, so confirm the wording on the listing.
Process: OA→Recruiter→Final Loop (4 rounds)

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How to prepare for this one

Technical processes at this level test data structures and problem-solving under time pressure, then whether you can explain a design decision and its trade-offs out loud.

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