Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience
January 6, 2022
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Process
The interview lasted approximately 2 hours and involved 2 or 3 different managers.
Questions covered the resume, some "riddle" problems, and past experience.
There weren't too many technical coding problem-solving questions.
Questions
3 Men Red and Blue Hat 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
5.0
Had a great time with MS
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 11, 2021
Pros: Team and work environment were great. You always feel inspired by the people around you.
Cons: Although the team was great, we don't get any extra credits as I was a contractor.
4.0
Good work-life balance
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
September 21, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance and benefits.
Cons: It is hard to move fast and make an impact.
4.0
SDET at Microsoft
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Hyderābād, Telangana, India
November 3, 2014
Pros: It's a great experience to work at Microsoft. You work with the smartest people on extremely high-impact projects.
Cons: No cons, really. Just have to be aware that you have to give in your best to stand out amongst the smartest people!
- 5.0Had a great time with MSSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 11, 2021Pros: Team and work environment were great. You always feel inspired by the people around you.Cons: Although the team was great, we don't get any extra credits as I was a contractor.
- 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.
- 4.0SDET at MicrosoftSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaNovember 3, 2014Pros: It's a great experience to work at Microsoft. You work with the smartest people on extremely high-impact projects.Cons: No cons, really. Just have to be aware that you have to give in your best to stand out amongst the smartest people!
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