Graduate Backend Developer - Java Interview Experience - United Kingdom
April 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First, there is an online coding test. You have to answer four questions in one hour; difficulties vary from easy to hard.
Then, I had two video technical interviews, focusing more on Java fundamentals and algorithmic coding questions.
Questions
Discuss projects you have completed and your understanding of Java implementations.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the ByteDance Graduate Backend Developer - Java role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Graduate Backend Developer - Java roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for ByteDance's Graduate Backend Developer - Java interview process in United Kingdom.
ByteDance Work Experiences
4.0
Great Pay, Long Hours
Software Developer • Former Employee
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
December 19, 2021
Pros: Good working environment, three meals and snacks provided, and high pay.
Cons: High pressure, fast pace, long working hours.
4.0
Work at ByteDance
Lead Engineer • Current Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
September 14, 2022
Pros: I can select the work that I want to do.
Cons: Too much overtime work and too many meetings.
4.0
Good experience but limited impact
SWE Intern • Current Employee
October 9, 2025
Pros: Friendly / Supportive Colleagues & Mentors
Strong brand name & resume value
Cons: Team/mentor experience varies a lot.
Frequent reorganizations/shifting priorities.
- 4.0Great Pay, Long HoursSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeEdinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomDecember 19, 2021Pros: Good working environment, three meals and snacks provided, and high pay.Cons: High pressure, fast pace, long working hours.
- 4.0Work at ByteDanceLead Engineer • Current EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaSeptember 14, 2022Pros: I can select the work that I want to do.Cons: Too much overtime work and too many meetings.
- 4.0Good experience but limited impactSWE Intern • Current EmployeeOctober 9, 2025Pros: Friendly / Supportive Colleagues & Mentors Strong brand name & resume valueCons: Team/mentor experience varies a lot. Frequent reorganizations/shifting priorities.
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