Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
The interview process began with a phone interview, followed by a full day of on-site interviews. These included:
- An HR overview interview
- A checklist of skillsets
- Multiple technical interviews covering firmware, electrical engineering, analog & RF engineering, and mechanical engineering
- A behavioral interview
The technical interviews ranged from posing very specific engineering problems to asking open-ended questions about previous engineering assignments, problems, and solutions.
Questions
Design an elevator control system for a busy 5-floor building with 4 elevators.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 4.0Good work-life balanceSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 21, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance and benefits.Cons: It is hard to move fast and make an impact.
- 3.0Not SDET. No chance of upward mobility. Easy work, low paySoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 11, 2024Pros: Company name on resume Nice manager and team (unknown if still true) Easy work for pay above minimum wage Good food on campus On-campus electric vehicle chargingCons: May not be worth your time if practical skill-building is a priority. No software engineering skills practice. Very repetitive work. Little to no support for side projects that actually develop skills. Optional "on call" for possibly no extra pay unless actually called.
- 4.0A good place to workSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 28, 2024Pros: Nice team and culture, along with benefits.Cons: Work hours might be crazy.
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