Netflix SDET (Entry Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Netflix
entry
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Netflix's SDET interview process for entry-level candidates consists of a recruiter screening, one technical phone screen, and four onsite rounds. The process evaluates coding proficiency in test automation, foundational system design thinking applied to testing infrastructure, and cultural alignment with Netflix's values of autonomy and ownership. Entry-level SDETs should expect to demonstrate competency in building automated test scripts, understanding CI/CD integration, and learning quickly with minimal supervision.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: Test Automation Coding
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: Test Automation Coding (Depth)
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3: Testing Framework and Infrastructure Design
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral and Culture Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral