Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience
October 1, 2023
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Process
The first step is a deep dive into the resume, covering:
- Technique stacks used
- Reasons for their use
- Methods of implementation
- How to avoid potential issue cases
The second part involves a testing scenario question, such as how to test coupons within an app.
This is followed by an easy SQL question.
The interview concludes with a medium LeetCode question that requires a recursive solution.
Questions
- An SQL question, only using TOP, JOIN, and ORDER BY.
- A LeetCode problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
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%
Neutral44%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Good Pay, Poor Pace
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 28, 2024
Pros: Satisfied with current pay and potential growth.
Cons: Fast pace, work-life balance is poor.
3.0
Good Tech, Bad Wlb
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
August 20, 2024
Pros: Good pay, good tech, good growth
Cons: Bad WLB, bad culture, bad.
4.0
Fast Paced Chinese Startup
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 15, 2024
Pros: Work fast with little structure and find the best way to help the company.
Good food and social atmosphere.
Great perks, such as free charging (while it lasted).
Good if you can speak Chinese.
Cons: Poor if you can't speak Chinese, as everyone needs to work with the China teams and you will be relying on auto-translate for your meetings. Stressful culture with high expectations but ill-defined processes to get there. Many nice, helpful people, however.
- 5.0Good Pay, Poor PaceSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 28, 2024Pros: Satisfied with current pay and potential growth.Cons: Fast pace, work-life balance is poor.
- 3.0Good Tech, Bad WlbSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeSingapore, Singapore, SingaporeAugust 20, 2024Pros: Good pay, good tech, good growthCons: Bad WLB, bad culture, bad.
- 4.0Fast Paced Chinese StartupSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 15, 2024Pros: Work fast with little structure and find the best way to help the company. Good food and social atmosphere. Great perks, such as free charging (while it lasted). Good if you can speak Chinese.Cons: Poor if you can't speak Chinese, as everyone needs to work with the China teams and you will be relying on auto-translate for your meetings. Stressful culture with high expectations but ill-defined processes to get there. Many nice, helpful people, however.
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