Process
The initial conversation started on LinkedIn. After showing interest, I was scheduled for a technical interview with someone from the department of the role.
The second round was also a technical interview, this time with someone from the location of the role but in a different department.
The first interview was great, with a very positive interaction with the interviewer. In the second round, the interviewer seemed distracted, stern, and straightforward, not very engaging.
Both technical interviews covered topics around web technologies, database indexing, HTTP, TCP/IP, and performance optimization.
Questions
Describe in a bit of detail some parts of the OSI model, how HTTPS works, and how DNS works as well.
Both rounds of the interview had technical challenges on HackerRank. The first problem was about creating a data structure capable of handling insertions and deletions all in O(1), as well as having a function that returns a random element.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the ByteDance Backend Developer role in Hong Kong.
Success Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in Hong Kong is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for ByteDance's Backend Developer interview process in Hong Kong.
ByteDance Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Pay, High StressBackend Developer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 14, 2024Pros: Relatively high pay in ShanghaiCons: Too much stress, never work-life balance.
- 5.0Great tech stack, people, and benefitsBackend Developer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaOctober 19, 2021Pros: Tech stack, internal knowledge base, regular tech talks, and sharing events. Inclusive culture. Efficient and effective administrative & management system for Human Resource issues, applying for benefits, etc. Regular events & benefits for employees.Cons: Renting in nearby areas may be an issue (high rent, old properties, etc.). Heavy commute traffic. Great public transport but full of people. Depending on your team, sometimes the workload may become stressful, especially at the busier time of the year.
- 4.0Working at ByteDance be likeBackend Developer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 30, 2024Pros: - The job is challenging, so you can learn a lot and grow fast. - Objective-oriented. - My peers are mostly very responsible and happy to help. - Good payment. - Three free meals a day and extra snacks for afternoon tea.Cons: - Bad work-life balance. - Heavy pressure if you want to get promoted.
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