Software Engineer In Test Interview Experience - United States
Process
The first screening process was cool. I had to do an initial tech interview that was fairly simple and practical.
The second interview was very long. I didn't expect it to take about 4 hours. It took up an entire day, really. I had to take off from work.
I ended up having a second technical interview that didn't seem to be too planned out. They wanted me to have code prepared already, but I was not made aware of that prior to the interview at all. I wish the interview was shorter and more put together. Or, if it had to be long, I would have appreciated them letting me know how long it would be before asking for my availability.
Questions
Let's say there was a building being built with five elevators. List various test cases based off of this scenario.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Handshake Software Engineer In Test role in United States.
Success Rate
Handshake's interview process for their Software Engineer In Test roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Handshake's Software Engineer In Test interview process in United States.
Handshake Work Experiences
- 5.0Incredible, remote-forward culture!Software Engineer In Test • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJanuary 6, 2021Pros: - Inspiring product; we get to change people's lives for the better. - Thoughtful leadership; careful not to micromanage or bog down their directs with meaningless metrics. - High-caliber, high-performing remote engineering teams who are very focused on quality throughout the SDLC. - Very competitive compensation plus opportunity for growth.Cons: - SET is still a relatively new discipline here at Handshake, so there are still details being ironed out.
- 4.0Flexible, Good Pay, CutthroatAI Fellow • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 24, 2025Pros: Flexible, Accommodating, Teamwork, Good pay.Cons: There can be pressure, and it is cutthroat.
- 3.0Flexible Work, Inconsistent PayRemote AI Trainer • Current EmployeeHartford, Connecticut, United StatesNovember 18, 2025Pros: The work can be exciting if you like to dissect complicated problems in your field of expertise. Work as many hours, from anywhere, at any time you want. Good entry into the field of data annotation for AI training. The pay can be very high if you work quickly.Cons: The amount of time you get paid for each task is capped. Therefore, the pay per hour may not be accurate depending on the role you are assigned. Reviewer roles tend to be paid more consistently than fellows due to unrealistic time caps. Also, there are many unpaid components of the job, despite being pretty essential. For example, checking for changes in project requirements (expect very frequent changes) or attending office hours for help.
