In today's conversation engineer Harsh Mittal shares what it's like to work at Microsoft, the differences between interviewing at Microsoft and Amazon, and a 9-step plan to approach the software engineer interview. Talk with Harsh here — https://app.carrus.io/s/harsh-mittal

You can also hear a more detailed breakdown of his 9-step approach here:    • How to crack any coding interview  

At Microsoft, he worked on projects responsible for the overall quality of hardware that goes into production. He's also the go-to person for the quick "one-week crash course on becoming an expert at the subject" since his school days. He "teaches the way I feel I should've been taught." and believes that everyone deserves to fall in love with the subject they are inquisitive about.

Show notes and highlights:

[4:40] Harsh's transition from Microsoft to Amazon
[6:48] The recruitment process out of college for Microsoft roles
[8:27] Differences between Microsoft and Amazon interviews

[10:43] The Microsoft culture
[20:10] The talent movement between Microsoft and other FAANG companies
[26:50] Harsh's 9-Step Plan for nailing engineering interviews
[46:00] The trend of companies outsourcing their technical interview screening

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