That time when I failed the Microsoft interview
The year was 2015, halfway through my Computer Science bachelor’s degree. I had spent a few months contributing to open source and my confidence levels were high, so I thought: why not aim for a summer internship at Microsoft?
Microsoft, of all places, might sound like a weird company to target in 2026. Back then, however, they were cool (in my book at least). I was impressed by their work on Typescript, and also by their open source rewrite of the C# compiler.
Microsoft, of all places, might sound like a weird company to target in 2026. Back then, however, they were cool (in my book at least). I was impressed by their work on Typescript, and also by their open source rewrite of the C# compiler.
Summary
Reflecting on a pivotal moment from 2015, the author shares their ambitious attempt to land a summer internship at Microsoft, fueled by a newfound confidence from open source contributions. The piece captures the mix of aspiration and reality in the tech industry’s competitive landscape.
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