Backend Software Engineer Interview Experience - China
March 1, 2020
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Process
Three rounds in a row.
Each round, they will ask you a medium LeetCode algorithm problem and some networking or databases fundamentals.
The first algorithm is forming a binary tree with pre-order and in-order sequences. The second one is a sliding window problem. The third is a tree traversal problem.
Not that hard.
Questions
Here are some topics to cover:
- Algorithms
- Databases, especially transactions
- Networking, especially HTTPS
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the ByteDance Backend Software Engineer role in China.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Backend Software Engineer roles in China is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for ByteDance's Backend Software Engineer interview process in China.
ByteDance Work Experiences
5.0
Inclusive and Driven Colleagues
Backend Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 20, 2022
Pros: Colleagues are highly skilled, with plenty to learn from. Good D&I initiatives and nice employee welfare.
Cons: The codebase can be a bit messy.
There are many internal tools to pick up.
4.0
Good leader and supportive mentor, better than expected
Backend Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 17, 2025
Pros: I don't know how the other teams are, but my team seems good in my one-year experience so far. The team leader is located in China, but the team culture has no difference from most Silicon Valley tech companies. Mentors are supportive, so it's good for entry-level engineers to grow.
Cons: Sometimes I need to sync with colleagues in China, and the time zone difference is tough.
The workload has continuously increased since joining the company, and I expect it to continue to expand.
Stopping growing generally means a lower performance rating.
5.0
Impactful Work, Culture Matters
Backend Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
June 13, 2023
Pros: Good, open, and forthcoming culture. Good pace and opportunities to make an impact.
Cons: Product iteration can be favored over engineering quality at times.
- 5.0Inclusive and Driven ColleaguesBackend Software Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 20, 2022Pros: Colleagues are highly skilled, with plenty to learn from. Good D&I initiatives and nice employee welfare.Cons: The codebase can be a bit messy. There are many internal tools to pick up.
- 4.0Good leader and supportive mentor, better than expectedBackend Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 17, 2025Pros: I don't know how the other teams are, but my team seems good in my one-year experience so far. The team leader is located in China, but the team culture has no difference from most Silicon Valley tech companies. Mentors are supportive, so it's good for entry-level engineers to grow.Cons: Sometimes I need to sync with colleagues in China, and the time zone difference is tough. The workload has continuously increased since joining the company, and I expect it to continue to expand. Stopping growing generally means a lower performance rating.
- 5.0Impactful Work, Culture MattersBackend Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJune 13, 2023Pros: Good, open, and forthcoming culture. Good pace and opportunities to make an impact.Cons: Product iteration can be favored over engineering quality at times.
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