Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - United States
Process
The interviewer introduced himself first, and then I introduced myself. He asked several networking questions, including TCP and HTTP, and what happens after entering a URL into the browser. He also asked some AB testing and unit testing questions. Afterward, there was a coding question.
Questions
What happens after you put a URL in the browser?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the ByteDance Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role in United States.
Success Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for ByteDance's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in United States.
ByteDance Work Experiences
- 4.0Not bad, but I experienced better BytedanceSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaAugust 24, 2025Pros: Pay is good, employer cares, and the working environment is not bad.Cons: Too much OT, and bosses don't know what to do next after TikTok/Douyin's success. No culture at all, ByteStyle is a joke.
- 3.0Employee Work ExperienceSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeSanjose, California, United StatesMarch 6, 2025Pros: - People are easy-going. - Free lunch and dinner are provided.Cons: - Work late at night. - Meeting at night. - Chinese is a must.
- 3.0Fame, Pressure, Office PoliticsSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeChengdu, Sichuan, ChinaOctober 23, 2024Pros: A company with great fame and nice infrastructure.Cons: Lots of office politics, big pressure indeed.
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