Process
#1: One Leetcode hard question followed by questions on network, OS basics, and some brain teasers. The interviewer was quite helpful in guiding me onto the right direction.
#2: Much like #1.
#3: More focused on projects and experiences, got rejected after this round.
Questions
Describe what happens when you run an executable that retrieves data from a website on Linux.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the ByteDance Backend Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral20%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for ByteDance's Backend Developer interview process in United States.
ByteDance Work Experiences
3.0
Paid Well, But Coworkers Tough
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
August 14, 2022
Pros: good for introverts.
paid well
personal improvement
Cons: Things are hard-working, Pua.
4.0
Great Rcmd, Bad Balance
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
June 23, 2025
Pros: - Good at Recommend & Search
Cons: - Not work-life balance at all.
5.0
Great tech stack, people, and benefits
Backend Developer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
October 19, 2021
Pros: 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.
- 3.0Paid Well, But Coworkers ToughBackend Developer • Current EmployeeShenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaAugust 14, 2022Pros: good for introverts. paid well personal improvementCons: Things are hard-working, Pua.
- 4.0Great Rcmd, Bad BalanceBackend Developer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaJune 23, 2025Pros: - Good at Recommend & SearchCons: - Not work-life balance at all.
- 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.
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