Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
March 1, 2012
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Process
1 telephonic interview, followed by 4 onsite technical interviews.
Questions
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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
A Great Place to be Creative
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 1, 2012
Pros: You can get creative and do what you think is required for your successful career as long as it aligns with the business goals of your organization.
Great work culture. Smart employees.
Cons: You could get stuck doing nothing for a long while because no one forces you to be competitive. But you would realize it when your review time comes.
4.0
Good place to work
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
August 6, 2008
Pros: Good work environment and great benefits. Work/life balance isn't bad at all, although this is something you need to actively manage. Otherwise, work does tend to take over your life.
Cons: Too many meetings.
As I mentioned, it's somewhat hard to get the work/life balance right at times.
3.0
Secure Job, Broken Review System
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 2, 2014
Pros: Job security, work/life balance is okay, work in individual offices.
Cons: The review system is totally broken.
- 4.0A Great Place to be CreativeSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 1, 2012Pros: You can get creative and do what you think is required for your successful career as long as it aligns with the business goals of your organization. Great work culture. Smart employees.Cons: You could get stuck doing nothing for a long while because no one forces you to be competitive. But you would realize it when your review time comes.
- 4.0Good place to workSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 6, 2008Pros: Good work environment and great benefits. Work/life balance isn't bad at all, although this is something you need to actively manage. Otherwise, work does tend to take over your life.Cons: Too many meetings. As I mentioned, it's somewhat hard to get the work/life balance right at times.
- 3.0Secure Job, Broken Review SystemSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 2, 2014Pros: Job security, work/life balance is okay, work in individual offices.Cons: The review system is totally broken.
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