Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience
February 14, 2013
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Talked something on my resume, and then an algorithm question about how to shuffle a deck of poker cards.
Questions
The algorithm question
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 314 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role in United States.
Success Rate
37%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral39%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in United States.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
Great Benefits, Minor Relocation
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
May 31, 2013
Pros: Good employee benefits.
Lots of opportunities.
Cons: May have to relocate to a new place.
4.0
Great Balance, Lower Pay
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
November 20, 2022
Pros: Good flexibility, benefits, work-life balance, and culture.
Cons: Compensation is lower compared to other firms.
4.0
Good, but has room for improvements
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
July 5, 2012
Pros: 1. Has great benefits: health care, trainings, 401k, stock offers.
2. Work/life balance is so much better than startups, Google, or Amazon.
3. In general, career development goals are clear from the management level.
Cons: 1. Might have too much process for product design.
2. In general, product design teams are less agile.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Minor RelocationSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMay 31, 2013Pros: Good employee benefits. Lots of opportunities.Cons: May have to relocate to a new place.
- 4.0Great Balance, Lower PaySoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeNovember 20, 2022Pros: Good flexibility, benefits, work-life balance, and culture.Cons: Compensation is lower compared to other firms.
- 4.0Good, but has room for improvementsSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJuly 5, 2012Pros: 1. Has great benefits: health care, trainings, 401k, stock offers. 2. Work/life balance is so much better than startups, Google, or Amazon. 3. In general, career development goals are clear from the management level.Cons: 1. Might have too much process for product design. 2. In general, product design teams are less agile.
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