u/Horcrux2404

Hey all,

I recently cleared the Microsoft interview loop for an SDE 2 / Level 61/62 role and got positive feedback, but due to headcount on the original team, I’m now in team matching.

I’m trying to figure out what actually helps at this stage.

For anyone who’s been through it:

• How long did it take?
• Did outreach to teams help?
• Should I keep applying to other Microsoft roles in parallel?
• Any tips for improving the chances of getting matched?

Background: 4+ years in backend + distributed systems with Java, Python, microservices, cloud, and reliability-focused work.

Would really appreciate any advice.

Hey all,

I recently cleared the Microsoft interview loop for an SDE 2 / Level 61/62 role and got positive feedback, but due to headcount on the original team, I’m now in team matching.

I’m trying to figure out what actually helps at this stage.

For anyone who’s been through it:

• How long did it take?
• Did outreach to teams help?
• Should I keep applying to other Microsoft roles in parallel?
• Any tips for improving the chances of getting matched?

Background: 4+ years in backend + distributed systems with Java, Python, microservices, cloud, and reliability-focused work.

Would really appreciate any advice.