Process
The interview started with a quick self-introduction. It then moved on to technical questions focusing on very detailed knowledge. This included handcrafting a SQL query without looking up references, and it concluded with an algorithm question.
Questions
Write a SQL query looking up specific entries without referencing language.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the ByteDance Backend Engineer role in Japan.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Backend Engineer roles in Japan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for ByteDance's Backend Engineer interview process in Japan.
ByteDance Work Experiences
4.0
Great Pay, Tough Work
Backend Engineer • Former Employee
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
February 25, 2025
Pros: rapid growth, overpaid.
Cons: work too hard, tough, and tense.
5.0
Nice working experience
Backend Engineer • Former Employee
October 31, 2020
Pros: Flat company hierarchy.
Fast expanding team and market.
Cons: Not a lot of mentorship for employees in their earlier careers.
3.0
Meeting Beijing in their nights
Backend Engineer • Former Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
March 30, 2023
Pros: Compensation OK. The teams you work with are very efficient in doing things, although they may have to break things and fix them again.
Cons: Design meeting at 9 PM Beijing time, asking Singapore coworkers to join?
- 4.0Great Pay, Tough WorkBackend Engineer • Former EmployeeShenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaFebruary 25, 2025Pros: rapid growth, overpaid.Cons: work too hard, tough, and tense.
- 5.0Nice working experienceBackend Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 31, 2020Pros: Flat company hierarchy. Fast expanding team and market.Cons: Not a lot of mentorship for employees in their earlier careers.
- 3.0Meeting Beijing in their nightsBackend Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaMarch 30, 2023Pros: Compensation OK. The teams you work with are very efficient in doing things, although they may have to break things and fix them again.Cons: Design meeting at 9 PM Beijing time, asking Singapore coworkers to join?
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