Hi, I have an upcoming interview for CSA at MSFT. Anyone got tips/guidance on what to expect during the interview? I was told three 45-min virtual sessions. One would be with the HM, what about the other two? What do they typically ask during the tech rounds? Current: TC=230K, L6 SA, YOE = 10 Expected TC with MSFT: 330k+ UPDATE: I gave the interview and passed. Technical round was focussed on Infra, deployment and security concepts, then there was a sales + culture-fit round followed by a discussion with CSA Director(situational questions). DM me if you need guidance.
Btw, is it level 65 at MSFT?
Recruiter was like depending on your interview performance, you would be in any of the levels & pay packages. They did confirm I'd be slotted in a senior role (considering the previous AWS experience as an SA).
OP I’m in the exact same boat - except that I haven’t been approached. Hoping to learn from you.
DM me if you need more guidance.
Op, make sure recruiter already knows your salary expectations and acknowledges they can meet it before proceeding with the interview. All the best!
OP, there will be 3 rounds: 1 with hiring manager, 1 with sales director, 1 with a CSA. hiring manager will usually discuss the role and ask some behavioral questions, sales director will ask customer skills related questions, CSA will ask technical questions.
Does the technical questions include coding or system design?
Not really. Questions include comparison of Azure services with their competitors, etc.
Thank you! Super helpful. Curious though - why would they go down the comparison route? I have never worked on Azure before, does this mean it’s better I study about Azure cloud going for the interview?
I would suggest to study a little about Azure. At least you should be able to tell which Azure service is equivalent to what in AWS. Btw, which specialization? Data and AI, security, infra?
I’m more on the security and infrastructure side. Got it, i’ll start looking at Azure services then.
These are the questions to ask from the recruiter. They will guide you for preparation.
Thank you!
OP, can you please DM me, I’m out of DM’s. I’m preparing for CSA role, would really appreciate your help
@LNfq80 sent a dm
How long it takes to get to know the results after the final discussion?
Wondering why you are applying to MSFT from Amazon. Kind of feel Amazon TC is not up to your experience.
TC is terrible for my YoE in IT and in the SA role. New hires are coming in at same level and making 100k more. And, I am training them and bringing them up to speed at 100k less. MSFT approached me and i want to give it a shot. I am also trying at Google. EDIT: Management gave me the carrot of promotion to L6 when i was L5 and never brought me in band to L6. They’re doing that again for next level. And it’s at least a 12 month effort/ investment with no guarantees.
Makes sense.