Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience
December 15, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process was smooth. It consisted of an OA, a technical screen, and an HM round.
- OA: A bit different from general LeetCode, but it focused on testing.
- Technical screen: LeetCode easy to medium.
- HM round: It was chill, but somehow the headcount was full, so I didn't get the job.
Questions
Two sum variation, LeetCode style.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive36%
Neutral40%
Negative24%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
Good Pay, Okay Wlb
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 8, 2024
Pros: The pay is good, and the people there are all Chinese.
Cons: The WLB is not so good; I prefer more flexible time.
1.0
Midnight Hours, Endless Meetings
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 22, 2024
Pros: No pros, just don't come.
Cons: Work until midnight.
Too many unnecessary meetings.
4.0
Fast-paced environment
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
May 31, 2024
Pros: If you like working in a fast-paced environment, this is the best place for a workaholic like you.
Cons: Don't dare work here if you're still considering work-life balance. It's hard to get promoted here.
- 4.0Good Pay, Okay WlbSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 8, 2024Pros: The pay is good, and the people there are all Chinese.Cons: The WLB is not so good; I prefer more flexible time.
- 1.0Midnight Hours, Endless MeetingsSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 22, 2024Pros: No pros, just don't come.Cons: Work until midnight. Too many unnecessary meetings.
- 4.0Fast-paced environmentSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMay 31, 2024Pros: If you like working in a fast-paced environment, this is the best place for a workaholic like you.Cons: Don't dare work here if you're still considering work-life balance. It's hard to get promoted here.
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