Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
December 24, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took two weeks.
I interviewed at TikTok online after talking to a recruiter. The first interview was in Mandarin. I could feel that the interviewer was not very concentrated on the interview, and there was no facial expression.
Questions
The topics were:
- The most challenging project.
- How to test a...
- How to evaluate...
- LeetCode easy problems * 2.
- An SQL problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for TikTok's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in Seattle, Washington.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Love to work here
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 24, 2023
Pros: Good salary and bonus, stocks, plus lunch and dinner at the office.
Cons: Mandatory 2 days at the office
2.0
Fast-paced environment with great technical challenges and growth opportunities
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
November 4, 2024
Pros: Cutting-edge technology stack and testing frameworks.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Excellent opportunities for career advancement.
Strong emphasis on automation and innovation.
Collaborative environment with talented engineers.
Regular training and learning opportunities.
Global exposure working with international teams.
Cons: Work-life balance can be challenging.
Fast release cycles create high pressure.
Communication challenges exist across different time zones.
Complex testing scenarios arise due to rapid product changes.
Documentation sometimes lags behind development.
High expectations for quick turnaround times are common.
1.0
No work-life balance
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
January 2, 2024
Pros: Compensation is fair and is as per the market standards.
Cons: There is no work-life balance.
It feels as if your entire day is to work for the company only, with regular offshore calls.
- 5.0Love to work hereSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 24, 2023Pros: Good salary and bonus, stocks, plus lunch and dinner at the office.Cons: Mandatory 2 days at the office
- 2.0Fast-paced environment with great technical challenges and growth opportunitiesSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeNovember 4, 2024Pros: Cutting-edge technology stack and testing frameworks. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Excellent opportunities for career advancement. Strong emphasis on automation and innovation. Collaborative environment with talented engineers. Regular training and learning opportunities. Global exposure working with international teams.Cons: Work-life balance can be challenging. Fast release cycles create high pressure. Communication challenges exist across different time zones. Complex testing scenarios arise due to rapid product changes. Documentation sometimes lags behind development. High expectations for quick turnaround times are common.
- 1.0No work-life balanceSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 2, 2024Pros: Compensation is fair and is as per the market standards.Cons: There is no work-life balance. It feels as if your entire day is to work for the company only, with regular offshore calls.
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