Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
July 1, 2020
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Phone Screen: Background questions.
Round 1: Algorithm question. The manager in the technical interview seemed uninterested in the interview process. The question was fair, but the explanation was poor and the tool used was difficult to use, very different from real tools used at work.
Questions
2-dimensional graph algorithm
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the ByteDance Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for ByteDance's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
ByteDance Work Experiences
3.0
Ok place to work for max 2 years
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 12, 2025
Pros: - rapid development
- smart people
- business involvement
- big scope of responsibilities
Cons: - No work-life balance.
- Chinese-only environment.
- No stability, constant talk of a ban.
3.0
Long Hours, Great Skill Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 9, 2025
Pros: Get ready to do some long hours.
Cons: Lots of growth in your skills.
2.0
No growth opportunity
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 6, 2024
Pros: This company pays a lot in cash.
Cons: No growth opportunity if you don't speak Chinese.
- 3.0Ok place to work for max 2 yearsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2025Pros: - rapid development - smart people - business involvement - big scope of responsibilitiesCons: - No work-life balance. - Chinese-only environment. - No stability, constant talk of a ban.
- 3.0Long Hours, Great Skill GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 9, 2025Pros: Get ready to do some long hours.Cons: Lots of growth in your skills.
- 2.0No growth opportunitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 6, 2024Pros: This company pays a lot in cash.Cons: No growth opportunity if you don't speak Chinese.
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