Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
Recruiter reached out for the SDET-II Developer-Platform Ecosystems position.
Scheduled an overview call with HR for screening. She went over the position, TC, and benefits, in addition to asking questions about why I'd like to work there and my background. Then, she went over the process, which is one tech screen and then a multi-hour panel.
Tech screen was set up and hosted by someone at the HQ location versus the one I was applying for – which is very different culturally (traditional, "basic", Christian).
Went over background and asked one STAR-based question. It took 15 minutes.
Then was asked a HackerRank-type question for the max palindrome in a string. I solved it within the time, but not with all test cases passing.
I'm guessing, based on being totally ghosted with no feedback, that if you don't clear that bar with a solid 100% TC passing, you won't get considered.
Questions
Max palindrome in a string
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Qualtrics Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Qualtrics's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Qualtrics's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II interview process in Seattle, Washington.
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