Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Shanghai, Shanghai
Process
First, there was a self-introduction.
Then came questions about web development, such as how to use Redis properly.
Some uninteresting questions were asked instead of engaging topics about my projects.
Finally, I was given a LeetCode hard problem to solve, which I failed.
Questions
Q: How did you solve the problem that Redis may crash when running?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the ByteDance Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for ByteDance's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
ByteDance Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Pay, Respectful, BusySoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 7, 2023Pros: Earn a lot and respect for all employees.Cons: Busy from time to time.
- 1.0Decent Pay, Awful HoursSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesApril 25, 2025Pros: Good payment and free meal.Cons: Bad work-life balance, always working until late evening.
- 4.0Good pay, not too much personal growthSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeApril 16, 2025Pros: Pay above average in my region.Cons: Team leaders and structure are constantly changing. There is not so much chance to grow any meaningful designs in any repo if you are not in infra or building algorithms. Oncall was rampant and wore out even the most genuine people. You had to strive for any bonus or salary raise.
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