Topics covered in the discussion
Problem statement
Market share
Opportunities at hand
Competition landscape
Channels to reach end customer
Revenue model
Growth model
Cost structure
Roadmap and engineering plan
Engagement model
Solution landscape
Deployment plan
Go to market strategy
Metrics
Asks
Challenges
Corner cases
Expansion plan
Normal interview process, nothing out of the ordinary. Process did drag out a little from start until final round. Interviews were well prepared (looked at resume and likely chatted with each other before the interview).
4 Virtual Interviews, HR, Technical 1, Technical 2, Technical 3
1 In person in Seattle, Washington for whole day.
There were 2 days between each interview and the in person had two week notice as I was unavailable in the first slot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you upskill people to keep up with the automation that AI is bringing in?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
Initial HR and HM screen followed by a day of 4 interviews with colleagues, cross-functional partners, and leadership. Prep for the Microsoft interview methods, and you'll be fine. Everyone was professional and polite.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to work in an ambiguous situation