Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - Richmond, California
November 1, 2011
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First round interview is not too bad. The interviewer is very, very nice. The questions I was asked were about pointer manipulation and a testing question. Was called for second round interview on-site, which is two days from now.
Questions
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Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles in Richmond, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in Richmond, California.
Microsoft Work Experiences
4.0
Software Development Engineer in Test
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
July 4, 2013
Pros: Great company, great people and technology to work with.
Awesome benefits.
Work/life balance.
Cons: - Slowing down on innovation path.
- Top leadership needs to change.
3.0
Great place to learn disciplined and structured software engineering, but can be too much structured
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
December 11, 2013
Pros: Great benefits.
The salary and benefits are quite competitive.
Chance to work with some quite talented engineers.
Broad product range provides flexibility to work on different areas based on interest.
Cons: Engineering at some teams (especially older ones) can become too structured sometimes. There is not much room for innovation, and the rigid requirements can make the work feel boring. It's hard to make significant contributions at the junior levels.
3.0
Good for young people
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
July 27, 2015
Pros: Good for young people who do not have a family to support.
Cons: If you are not creative, it is better to get out of this company.
- 4.0Software Development Engineer in TestSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 4, 2013Pros: Great company, great people and technology to work with. Awesome benefits. Work/life balance.Cons: - Slowing down on innovation path. - Top leadership needs to change.
- 3.0Great place to learn disciplined and structured software engineering, but can be too much structuredSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 11, 2013Pros: Great benefits. The salary and benefits are quite competitive. Chance to work with some quite talented engineers. Broad product range provides flexibility to work on different areas based on interest.Cons: Engineering at some teams (especially older ones) can become too structured sometimes. There is not much room for innovation, and the rigid requirements can make the work feel boring. It's hard to make significant contributions at the junior levels.
- 3.0Good for young peopleSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 27, 2015Pros: Good for young people who do not have a family to support.Cons: If you are not creative, it is better to get out of this company.
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