Paycom Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview questions
based on 4 ratings - Updated Apr 29, 2026
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Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) applicants have rated the interview process at Paycom with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Paycom overall takes an average of 19 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Paycom as a Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Personality test: 25%
Skills test: 25%
Drug test: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
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Same as developer interview. It consists of one phone screen. A technical interview (leet code easy), and then I personally had another more technical interview that wasn't coding. Just asking about test automation.
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Thanks for sharing your positive experience. Our interview process is structured and thorough by design, giving candidates a view of the role at every stage.
Pretty standard, hr call --> online assessment with general coding knowledge --> live coding leetcode like --> final interview with a manager mostly behavioral / technical and go over role and expectations
The interview process itself was smooth, and I really enjoyed meeting the people at Paycom—everyone was welcoming and passionate about their work. That said, my experience with the recruiting process felt a bit scattered. My recruiter was out for a week, which understandably happens, but it did leave me feeling a bit uneasy during that time.
Looking back, I understand that an extended screening process isn’t uncommon, but a more structured and proactive communication flow would’ve made things feel smooth. I’m incredibly excited to start working soon and contribute to the team! If anyone from Paycom sees this, I’d recommend considering a more spaced-out and earlier onboarding process to help new hires ease into their roles with more clarity and confidence.
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Question 1
Can you describe a time when a mistake you made—such as a bug in your code—led to a larger issue? What was the impact and how did you handle it?
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