Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - United States
June 24, 2014
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Good hiring process, very planned and hospitable.
Well organized and paid for all the expenses. Communication was good and prompt, with no hassle.
One phone, one on-campus, and six on-site interviews.
Questions
Technical coding 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
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.
3.0
Low Workload, Limited Growth
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 1, 2025
Pros: The workload is really low, and you can have fun.
Cons: The number of opportunities to grow in the company is less.
4.0
Everything Awesome, Nothing To Complain
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 8, 2025
Pros: Everything is awesome at this company.
Cons: Nothing we can complain about.
- 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.
- 3.0Low Workload, Limited GrowthSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 1, 2025Pros: The workload is really low, and you can have fun.Cons: The number of opportunities to grow in the company is less.
- 4.0Everything Awesome, Nothing To ComplainSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 8, 2025Pros: Everything is awesome at this company.Cons: Nothing we can complain about.
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