Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
December 1, 2012
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Process
Full Day Interview Loop.
Day would start with an Easy round, mainly background and Work-X related questions.
Then, second to fifth rounds would be mainly testing your aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and how you dissect a question. Be vocal about what you are thinking.
End round is As Appropriate or with the hiring manager.
Questions
How to Solve Supply Chain Issues
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 128 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
49%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles in Redmond, Washington is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive66%
Neutral23%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Lots of opportunity, as long as you're visible
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
October 9, 2013
Pros: Microsoft has a lot of opportunities, and a very high ceiling for an individual contributor. The management track is not required to obtain high levels of compensation and benefits.
Cons: The culture of visibility, staying until the boss leaves, and working longer hours whenever there's more work to be done still exists.
If you're not visible, you'll get ranked in the bottom 10% in your group and get a poor performance review, which impacts your chances of getting another job within the company.
The current salary structure punishes people for not changing jobs within the company every 2 years. This is compounded by the previous point.
3.0
Microsoft - some good and some bad
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 31, 2010
Pros: The work environment is wonderful, with lots of perks like access to on-campus training, books and journals, and lectures.
The people are great, friendly, highly intelligent, skilled, energetic, and enthusiastic.
Cons: There is a great deal of pressure to conform and go along to get along.
The boys' club is alive and well, and women don't seem to do well in their careers.
For women engineers, promotions are slower, and raises and bonuses are smaller.
1.0
painful review process and politics
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
March 25, 2013
Pros: Good chances to work on many product lines.
Good medical benefits.
Opportunity to learn many technologies.
Good for starters.
Cons: The performance review is a virus for this company. 10% are constantly kicked out every year.
There are too limited views for people who want to grow.
Many devs need to work over 50 hours to survive, or they drop to the 10% category, believe it or not.
- 4.0Lots of opportunity, as long as you're visibleSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 9, 2013Pros: Microsoft has a lot of opportunities, and a very high ceiling for an individual contributor. The management track is not required to obtain high levels of compensation and benefits.Cons: The culture of visibility, staying until the boss leaves, and working longer hours whenever there's more work to be done still exists. If you're not visible, you'll get ranked in the bottom 10% in your group and get a poor performance review, which impacts your chances of getting another job within the company. The current salary structure punishes people for not changing jobs within the company every 2 years. This is compounded by the previous point.
- 3.0Microsoft - some good and some badSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 31, 2010Pros: The work environment is wonderful, with lots of perks like access to on-campus training, books and journals, and lectures. The people are great, friendly, highly intelligent, skilled, energetic, and enthusiastic.Cons: There is a great deal of pressure to conform and go along to get along. The boys' club is alive and well, and women don't seem to do well in their careers. For women engineers, promotions are slower, and raises and bonuses are smaller.
- 1.0painful review process and politicsSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 25, 2013Pros: Good chances to work on many product lines. Good medical benefits. Opportunity to learn many technologies. Good for starters.Cons: The performance review is a virus for this company. 10% are constantly kicked out every year. There are too limited views for people who want to grow. Many devs need to work over 50 hours to survive, or they drop to the 10% category, believe it or not.
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