Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
Following an on-campus information session, you will receive an email within a few days with an offer for an on-campus interview in Seattle. You will be asked to read the book 'Breaking Code' to prepare for the interview. The most important topic for clearing the interview is Data Structures. There will be five rounds of interviews in a single day, from 9 AM to 5 PM. If you do not perform well in a particular interview, you will not be called for the next round. Most candidates are dropped in the third round. If you are called for all five rounds, you will get the job.
Questions
How would you test the Start button on Windows?
Explain Linked List with an example and a code.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I roles in Seattle, Washington is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Good Pay, High PressureSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I • Former EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaNovember 22, 2023Pros: Good pay scale. Good culture.Cons: Work pressure is very high.
- 3.0Good Balance, Biased ManagerSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 7, 2014Pros: Good compensation. Good work-life balance.Cons: Depends on the manager. Sometimes, he is really biased and can give a bad review even when worked hard.
- 3.0It wasn't for meSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) I • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 10, 2012Pros: I had great job security. I worked on impactful products that people know about and use. The salary and benefits were great. I felt I was able to have a life and not live at the office.Cons: It's a bureaucratic organization where it is hard to innovate. In many cases, bad management decisions result in poor products being released that don't necessarily provide the user with any benefit.
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