Software Engineer Interview Experience - Shanghai, China
June 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process included two rounds of technical interviews focusing on BST and list questions. There were two days between each interview. Afterwards, an HR representative contacted me for a background check. Overall, the interview process felt great and well-respected.
Questions
BST & List
All LeetCode Easy to Medium
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the ByteDance Software Engineer role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for ByteDance's Software Engineer interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
ByteDance Work Experiences
3.0
Challenging Work, Nice People, Weekend Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
May 7, 2021
Pros: Challenging work, people are nice, flat organizational structure.
Cons: Should work on Sat. Overlapping works between same teams.
4.0
Great Learning, Little Discussion
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
October 21, 2025
Pros: You can learn a lot.
Cons: There is nothing to discuss.
3.0
Impression on Bytedance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
July 9, 2023
Pros: Good pay, good team, good co-ops.
Cons: Peer pressure and intense work.
- 3.0Challenging Work, Nice People, Weekend WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaMay 7, 2021Pros: Challenging work, people are nice, flat organizational structure.Cons: Should work on Sat. Overlapping works between same teams.
- 4.0Great Learning, Little DiscussionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaOctober 21, 2025Pros: You can learn a lot.Cons: There is nothing to discuss.
- 3.0Impression on BytedanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaJuly 9, 2023Pros: Good pay, good team, good co-ops.Cons: Peer pressure and intense work.
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