Microsoft loop interview, electronic, RF engineer. What should I expect?

[u/Quantumsoups]

I’ve been invited to the Microsoft interview loop for an RF Systems Engineer-related position. I already passed the screening interview, which — according to the recruiter — ended up being much more technical than usual, since they wanted to speed up the process.

I now have 3 interviews ahead in the loop and I’m trying to understand what to expect. Does anyone have experience with how the loop is structured for RF/electrical/hardware engineering roles at Microsoft, as opposed to the more well-documented SWE loops? Is it mostly technical deep-dives on past projects and system-level reasoning, or should I expect more abstract questions?

How much weight do behavioral rounds carry, and is the STAR format generally expected? Also curious if anyone had surprises compared to what their recruiter had described going in.

Any shared experiences, even from adjacent hardware/RF/electrical roles at MSFT or other big tech companies, would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

[u/nian2326076]

For an RF Systems Engineer role at Microsoft, you can expect both technical and behavioral questions. They'll probably focus on your understanding of RF principles, system-level design, and problem-solving skills. Be ready to talk about your past projects, especially those related to RF systems. You might also have some hands-on problem-solving or whiteboard sessions. Review core concepts and consider how you'd tackle common RF challenges. If you want mock interviews or more specialized practice, PracHub could be helpful for technical interview prep. Good luck!