Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - Shanghai, Shanghai
April 1, 2009
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I have gone through two phone interviews before really getting to the office site for face-to-face ones, which were composed of five rounds, each lasting one hour.
Questions
Writing code on the whiteboard
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great place for full-time and internship
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
February 12, 2015
Pros: Great people, friendly and helpful.
Awesome working experience with many challenging projects.
Cons: Sometimes it takes a long time for code review.
3.0
Good job, management needs to be improved yet
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
November 19, 2008
Pros: In Microsoft, one can always get to use the most up-to-date techniques, which is great for gaining useful experiences and building up a resume. As a matter of fact, one could use all Microsoft products for free, and therefore gain experiences without having to buy them.
The company also offers a good benefit plan and good administrative aids.
* Free coke, pool, and foosball
* Free Xbox games
(But no free Age of Empires...)
Cons: Despite the great company value and culture, inexperienced management could result in bad practices, which make everyone suffer. People get less freedom to do different jobs they would like to try.
1.0
Oh, how I wasted my time
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
October 23, 2025
Pros: Absolutely nothing to mention whatsoever, except maybe the 401k match at 50%.
Cons: Toxic culture, dishonest leadership, and constant backstabbing. Management makes even the simplest tasks a battle. Easily the worst company I’ve ever worked for.
- 5.0Great place for full-time and internshipSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaFebruary 12, 2015Pros: Great people, friendly and helpful. Awesome working experience with many challenging projects.Cons: Sometimes it takes a long time for code review.
- 3.0Good job, management needs to be improved yetSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 19, 2008Pros: In Microsoft, one can always get to use the most up-to-date techniques, which is great for gaining useful experiences and building up a resume. As a matter of fact, one could use all Microsoft products for free, and therefore gain experiences without having to buy them. The company also offers a good benefit plan and good administrative aids. * Free coke, pool, and foosball * Free Xbox games (But no free Age of Empires...)Cons: Despite the great company value and culture, inexperienced management could result in bad practices, which make everyone suffer. People get less freedom to do different jobs they would like to try.
- 1.0Oh, how I wasted my timeSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesOctober 23, 2025Pros: Absolutely nothing to mention whatsoever, except maybe the 401k match at 50%.Cons: Toxic culture, dishonest leadership, and constant backstabbing. Management makes even the simplest tasks a battle. Easily the worst company I’ve ever worked for.
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