Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience
January 12, 2023
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Introduced each other.
Asked about one project on their resume and some computer science fundamentals.
Solved one LeetCode medium-level coding problem.
Asked some questions about the company.
Questions
Q: Introduce one of your favorite projects you have worked on.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the ByteDance Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in United States.
Success Rate
44%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral22%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having good feelings for ByteDance's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in United States.
ByteDance Work Experiences
3.0
Nice Colleagues, Too Many Meetings
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
April 18, 2022
Pros: Nice workmates, nice environment, nice technology.
Cons: Bad work-life balance, too many meetings.
1.0
Good learning opportunities but heavy workload
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, CA
August 30, 2026
Pros: It is a place to learn something fast.
Cons: A lot of work needs to take place every day.
2.0
Very bad working environment and toxic culture
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 6, 2024
Pros: Pros: You get the chance to do a lot of work.
Cons: You've got to have very late meetings, usually after dinner, and colleagues do not respect your private time.
- 3.0Nice Colleagues, Too Many MeetingsSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeApril 18, 2022Pros: Nice workmates, nice environment, nice technology.Cons: Bad work-life balance, too many meetings.
- 1.0Good learning opportunities but heavy workloadSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, CAAugust 30, 2026Pros: It is a place to learn something fast.Cons: A lot of work needs to take place every day.
- 2.0Very bad working environment and toxic cultureSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 6, 2024Pros: Pros: You get the chance to do a lot of work.Cons: You've got to have very late meetings, usually after dinner, and colleagues do not respect your private time.
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