Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience
February 21, 2014
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Process
Resume Hiring manager Hiring interview Hiring
Questions
Motivation and some technical questions to resolve a real problem
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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
3.0
Still have interesting places and people inside, but time to leave
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
June 27, 2013
Pros: There are a lot of smart people. Even if it has been diluted recently, if you are in the right team doing the right thing, it is still a fairly decent learning experience.
Cons: Pretty much everything else, but the worse thing is probably NIH-ism (Not Invented Here).
Many people, especially those who joined right after college, know very little about what's going on in Silicon Valley and why Microsoft is greatly lagging behind.
3.0
Employees with potential driven away
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
November 25, 2013
Pros: Training opportunities at MS Library.
A self-contained computer ecosystem with a wide variety of products, some of which could interest you.
Benefits and compensation.
Cons: Stress due to force curve, stack ranking, even accomplished the goals.
3.0
Good Pay, Unstable Role
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
January 30, 2015
Pros: Goose salary and perks.
Cons: Poor job stability as the company is going through a reorganization.
- 3.0Still have interesting places and people inside, but time to leaveSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesJune 27, 2013Pros: There are a lot of smart people. Even if it has been diluted recently, if you are in the right team doing the right thing, it is still a fairly decent learning experience.Cons: Pretty much everything else, but the worse thing is probably NIH-ism (Not Invented Here). Many people, especially those who joined right after college, know very little about what's going on in Silicon Valley and why Microsoft is greatly lagging behind.
- 3.0Employees with potential driven awaySoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 25, 2013Pros: Training opportunities at MS Library. A self-contained computer ecosystem with a wide variety of products, some of which could interest you. Benefits and compensation.Cons: Stress due to force curve, stack ranking, even accomplished the goals.
- 3.0Good Pay, Unstable RoleSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJanuary 30, 2015Pros: Goose salary and perks.Cons: Poor job stability as the company is going through a reorganization.
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