Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - United States
May 23, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process was overall smooth.
The interviewer mentioned we could speak in Chinese if I preferred.
They asked about my background, then moved on to a LeetCode easy question. Since we had plenty of time left, we returned to discussing more about my background.
Questions
About my testing experience and testing mindset
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role in United States.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral47%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
3.0
Not perfect, but not bad.
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 30, 2024
Pros: Keeps you busy, and people are not too mean here.
Cons: Long work hours and late-night meetings with teams in China. Work-life balance is team-dependent.
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.
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.
- 3.0Not perfect, but not bad.Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 30, 2024Pros: Keeps you busy, and people are not too mean here.Cons: Long work hours and late-night meetings with teams in China. Work-life balance is team-dependent.
- 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.
- 2.0Fast-paced environment with great technical challenges and growth opportunities.Software 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.
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