Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - United States
September 25, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I received an invitation for an interview after all passed the OA. The interviewer did not attend the first time and had to schedule another. The interview was okay, with some general questions. I was asked how to test a button.
Questions
How to test a button
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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
0%
Pass 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
Positive0%
Neutral25%
Negative75%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for ByteDance's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in United States.
ByteDance Work Experiences
4.0
Not bad, but I experienced better Bytedance
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
August 24, 2025
Pros: 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.
3.0
Employee Work Experience
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Sanjose, California, United States
March 6, 2025
Pros: - People are easy-going.
- Free lunch and dinner are provided.
Cons: - Work late at night.
- Meeting at night.
- Chinese is a must.
3.0
Fame, Pressure, Office Politics
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
October 23, 2024
Pros: A company with great fame and nice infrastructure.
Cons: Lots of office politics, big pressure indeed.
- 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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